188. Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid

1 Creator Spirit, by whose aid
The world's foundations first were laid,
Come, visit ev'ry humble mind;
Come, pour your joys on humankind.
From sin and sorrow set us free;
May we your living temples be.

2 O Source of light, our Counselor,
The Father's help to us assure.
Come down, as promised, with your fire,
And hearts with heav'nly love inspire.
Your sacred, healing message bring
To sanctify us when we sing.

3 Giver of grace, descend from high
In answer to our earnest cry.
Help us eternal truths receive
And practice all that we believe.
Give us your wisdom that we see
The glory of the Trinity.

4 Immortal honor, endless fame,
Attend th' almighty Father's name;
The Savior-Son be glorified,
Who for all humankind has died;
And equal adoration rise
To you, O Spirit, in the skies.

Text Information
First Line: Creator Spirit, by whose aid
Title: Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid
Author (attributed to): Rabanus Maurus, 776-856 (abr.)
Translator: John Dryden, 1631-1700 (alt.)
Meter: 88 88 88
Language: English
Publication Date: 1993
Topic: Pentecost
Tune Information
Name: ALL EHR UND LOB
Meter: 88 88 88
Key: G Major
Source: Gesangbuch...Psalmen, Geistliche Lieder, Strassburg, 1541, alt.



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