Verse 1

COME, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, And lighten with celestial fire; Thou the anointing Spirit art, Who dost Thy sevenfold gifts impart:

Verse 2

Thy blessed unction from above Is comfort, life, and fire of love; Enable with perpetual light The dullness of our blinded sight:

Verse 3

Anoint and cheer our soiled face With the abundance of Thy grace: Keep far our foes, give peace at home; Where Thou art Guide no ill can come.

Verse 4

Teach us to know the Father, Son, And Thee, of both, to be but One; That through the ages all along This, this may be our endless song: All praise to Thy eternal merit, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! Amen.

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