Verse 1

LORD God the Holy Ghost, In this accepted hour, As on the day of Pentecost, Descend in all Thy 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. Amen.

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