Hymn to the Holy Spirit

O Creator Spirit, come,
Visit the souls of the faithful band.
Deign to send down heavenly grace
To hearts that are the work of Your hands.

You are called the Comforter,
And the gift of God Most High.
You are the anointing of our souls,
Living spring, love, and burning fire.

You bestow grace sevenfold,
For You hold power from the Father's right hand;
Promised to us by God,
You enrich our speech with eloquence.

With light, illumine our minds;
Into our hearts pour holy love;
And the frail weakness of our bodies
Strengthen with the steadfastness of Your power.

Drive the enemy far away,
And grant us Your peace as well.
May we, guided by Your lead,
Avoid the evil that tempts us on our way.

Grant us, through You, to know the Father;
Grant that the Son, too, may be known;
And You—the single Breath of the Two—
May we confess with all our might.

Let glory resound to God the Father,
And to the Son who rose again;
And to Him who comforts us,
Let a tribute of eternal praise flow forth.
Amen.