Our Great Redeemer's Praise ‎#309

309. Creator Spirit, By Whose Aid

1 Creator Spirit, by whose aid
the world's foundations first were laid,
come, visit ev'ry humble mind;
come, pour Thy joys on humankind;
from sin and sorrow set us free,
and make Thy temples fit for Thee.

2 O Source of uncreated light,
the Father's promised Paraclete,
Thrice holy found, thrice holy fire,
our hearts with heav'nly love inspire;
come, and Thy sacred unction bring
to sanctify us while we sing.

3 Plenteous of grace, descend from high,
rich in Thy sev'nfold energy;
make us eternal truths receive
and practice all that we believe;
give us Thyself, that we may see
the Father and the Son by Thee.

4 Immortal honor, endless fame,
attend th'almighty Father's name;
the Savior Son be glorified,
who for lost man's redemption died;
and equal adoration be,
Eternal Paraclete, to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Creator Spirit, by whose aid
• Title: Creator Spirit, By Whose Aid
• Author (attributed to): Rhabanus Maurus, 778-856
• Translator: John Dryden (1693)
• Meter: 88.88.88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2022
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1:1-27
  ;
  John 16:5-15
  ;
  Acts 1:1-11
  ;
  1 Corinthians 3:16
• Topic: The Holy Spirit: Pentecost and Filling; Sanctifying Grace

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CATHERINE
• Composer: Henri F. Hemy (1864)
• Adapter: James G. Walton (1874)
• Meter: 88.88.88
• Key: G Major or modal