Verse 1

SPIRIT blest, who art adored With the Father and the Word One eternal God and Lord: Hear us, Holy Spirit.

Verse 2

Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, Dew descending from above, Breath of life and fire of love: Hear us, Holy Spirit.

Verse 3

Spirit, guiding us aright, Spirit, making darkness light, Spirit of resistless might: Hear us, Holy Spirit.

Verse 4

Thou whom Jesus from His throne Gave to cheer and help His own, That they might not be alone: Hear us, Holy Spirit.

Verse 5

All our evil passions kill; Bend aright our stubborn will; Though we grieve Thee, patient still: Hear us, Holy Spirit.

Verse 6

Come,to raise us when we fall; And, when snares our souls enthrall, Lead us back with gentle call: Hear us, Holy Spirit.

Verse 7

Come, to strengthen all the weak; Give Thy courage to the meek; Teach our faltering tongues to speak: Hear us, Holy Spirit.

Verse 8

Come, to aid the souls who yearn More of truth divine to learn, And with deeper love to burn: Hear us, Holy Spirit.

Verse 9

Keep us in the narrow way; Warn us when we go astray; Plead within us when we pray: Hear us, Holy Spirit.

Verse 10

Holy, loving, as Thou art, All Thy sevenfold gifts impart; Nevermore from us depart: Hear us, Holy Spirit.

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