Verse 1

HOLY Spirit, hear us; Help us while we sing; Breath into the music Of the praise we bring.

Verse 2

Holy Spirit, prompt us When we kneel to pray; Nearer come, and teach us What we ought to say.

Verse 3

Holy Spirit, shine Thou On the Book we read; Gild its holy pages With the light we need.

Verse 4

Holy Spirit, give us Each a lowly mind; Make us more like Jesus, Gentle, pure, and kind.

Verse 5

Holy Spirit, brighten Little deeds of toil; And our playful pastimes Let no anger spoil.

Verse 6

Holy Spirit, help us Daily by Thy might, What is wrong to conquer, And to choose the right. Amen.

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