Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#148

148. Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire

1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,
And lighten with celestial fire;
Thou the anointing Spirit art,
Who dost Thy seven-fold gifts impart,
Thy blessed unction from above
Is comfort, life, and fire of love,
Is comfort, life, and fire of love.

2 Enable with perpetual light
The dullness 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,
Where Thou art Guide no ill can come.

3 Teach us to know the Father, Son
And Thee, of Both, to be but One;
That through the ages all along
This may be our endless song,
Praise to Thy eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
• Translator: Bp. J. Cosin, 1594-1672
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Baptism: Of the Spirit; The Godhead: The Holy Spirit; Fire: Of Holy Spirit; Prayer: For the Spirit; Holy Spirit: Prayer for; Holy Spirit: Guide; Grace: Abounding; Guide: Holy Spirit, our; Holy Spirit: Baptism of; Holy Spirit: Enlightening; Holy Spirit: Fire; Light: Holy Spirit, our

Tune Information

• Name: COME, HOLY GHOST
• Composer: T. Attwood, 1765-1838
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
• Key: E♭ Major