1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire and lighten with celestial fire; thou the anointing Spirit art, who dost thy seven-fold gifts impart. 2 Thy blessed unction from above is comfort, life, and fire of love; enable with perpetual light the dullness of our blinded sight. 3 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. 4 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 thine eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.