Hymnize

CAC Hymn Collection

Hymn 372

Creator Spirit; by whose aid

Meter: L.M. 6 lines

1

Creator Spirit; by whose aid

The world's foundations first were laid;

Come visit every waiting mind,

Come pour thy joys on human kind;

From sin and sorrow set us free,

And make thy temples worthy thee.

2

O source of uncreated heat,

The Father's promised Paraclete,

Thrice holy Fount, thrice holy Fire,

Our hearts with heavenly love inspire:

Come, and thy sacred unction bring,

To sanctify us while we sing.

3

Plenteous of grace, descend from high,

Rich in thy sevenfold energy;

Thou strength of his almighty hand

Whose power does heaven and earth command,

Refine and purge our earthly parts,

And stamp thine image on our hearts.

4

Immortal honours, endless fame,

Attend the Almighty Father's name;

The Saviour Son be glorified,

Who for lost man's redemption died;

And equal adoration be,

Eternal Comforter, to thee.