Lord God, the Holy Ghost

Verse 1

Lord God the Holy Ghost, in this accepted hour, as on the day of Pentecost, descend in all tThy power.

Verse 2

We meet with one accord in our appointed place, and wait the promise of our Lord, the Spirit of all grace.

Verse 3

Like mighty rushing wind upon the waves beneath, move with one impulse every mind, one soul, one feeling breathe:

Verse 4

the young, the old inspire with wisdom from above; and give us hearts and tongues of fire, to pray and praise and love.

Verse 5

Spirit of light, explore, and chase our gloom away, with lustre shining more and more unto the perfect day.

Verse 6

Spirit of truth, be thou in life and death our Guide; O Spirit of adoption, now may we be sanctified.