John Brownlie (trans.) · 34 of 81

O God, the Holy Ghost

I O God, the Holy Ghost, Thou Lord of light appear, And, as of old, at Pentecost, Come to us, waiting here; And let the darkness that enshrouds, Pass from our souls like passing clouds.

II O God, the Holy Ghost— The choicest gifts are Thine; Grant us the grace we covet most, And virtues most divine; And with Thy purifying fire, Consume, we pray, our vain desire.

III O God, the Holy Ghost, With strength our weakness brace, That e’en the threatenings of a host We may with courage face; And put satanic power to flight, That bears upon our souls with might.

IV O God, the Holy Ghost, Our soul’s enduring Friend, For all the gifts of Pentecost Our grateful songs ascend;— Thee, with the Father, and the Son We worship, glorious Three in One.