Come, Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, 
And lighten with celestial fire. 
Thou the anointing Spirit art, 
Who dost thy seven-fold gifts impart.

Thy blessed Unction from above 
Is comfort, life, and fire of love. 
Enable with perpetual light 
The dulness of our blinded sight.

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.

Teach us to know the Father, Son, 
And thee, of both, to be but One. 
That, through the ages all along, 
This may be our endless song: 
Praise to thy eternal merit, 
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Source: Book of Common Prayer, The Ordering of Priests

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