Holy Spirit, Lord of Light

Verse 1

Holy Spirit, Lord of light,
From Thy clear celestial height
Thy pure beaming radiance give.

Verse 2

Come, Thou Father of the poor,
Come with treasures which endure;
Come, Thou Light of all that live.

Verse 3

Thou, of all consolers best,
Thou, the soul’s delightsome Guest,
Dost refreshing peace bestow.

Verse 4

Thou in toil art comfort sweet;
Pleasant coolness in the heat;
Solace in the midst of woe.

Verse 5

Light immortal, Light Divine,
Visit Thou these hearts of Thine,
And our inmost being fill.

Verse 6

If Thou take Thy grace away,
Nothing pure in man will stay;
All his good is turned to ill.

Verse 7

Heal our wounds; our strength renew;
On our dryness pour Thy dew;
Wash the stains of guilt away.

Verse 8

Bend the stubborn heart and will;
Melt the frozen, warm the chill;
Guide the steps that go astray.

Verse 9

Thou, on those who evermore
Thee confess and Thee adore,
In Thy sevenfold gifts descend:

Verse 10

Give them comfort when they die,
Give them life with Thee on high,
Give them joys that never end.