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

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

3 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.

4 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.
Amen.