Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,

And lighten with celestial fire!

Thou the anointing Spirit art,

Who dost thy sevenfold 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, this may be our endless song,

All praise to thy eternal merit,

O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.