Resources | Catholic Hymns | Hymns (C)
Verse 1
Come, O Creator Spirit, come,
and make within our heart thy home;
to us thy grace celestial give,
who of thy breathing move and live.
Verse 2
O Comforter, that name is thine,
of God most high the gift divine:
the well of life, the fire of love,
our souls’ anointing from above.
Verse 3
Thou dost appear in sev’n-fold dower,
the sign of God’s almighty power,
the Father’s rpomise, making rich
with saving turth our earthly speech.
Verse 4
Our senses with thy light inflame;
our hearts to heav’nly love reclaim;
our bodies’ poor infirmity
with strength perpetual fortify.
Verse 5
Our mortal foe afar repel;
grant us henceforth in peace to dwell;
and so to us, with thee for guide,
no ill shall come, no harm betide.
Verse 6
May we by thee the Father learn,
and know the Son, and thee discern,
who art of both, and thus adore
