Come Holy Ghost Creator Blest - Traditional

Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest,
And make our hearts Thy place of rest;
Come with Thy grace and heavenly aid,
And fill the hearts which Thou hast made.

To Thee, the Comforter, we cry,
To Thee, the Gift of God most high;
The Fount of life, the Fire of love,
The soul's Anointing from above.

The sevenfold gifts of grace are Thine,
O Finger of the hand Divine;
True promise of the Father Thou,
Who dost the tongue with speech endow.

Thy light to every sense impart,
And shed Thy love in every heart;
Thine own defending might supply
To strengthen our infirmity.

Drive far away our ghostly foe,
And Thine abiding peace bestow;
If Thou be our preventing Guide,
No evil can our steps betide.

Make us to know the Father's love,
And His beloved Son approve;
And Thou proceeding from Them both,
May we in Thee forever trust.

Come Holy Ghost Creator Blest lyrics are a translation of the ancient Veni Creator Spiritus traditionally attributed to Rabanus Maurus. The song calls on the Spirit to visit the minds of the faithful and to fill their hearts with heavenly grace. It is a staple for ordinations Pentecost and confirmation services for its focus on the sevenfold gifts of the Spirit and the fire of divine love. By singing these lyrics the congregation acknowledges the Holy Spirit as the source of light life and holiness seeking the Comforters presence to guide and empower the Church in its mission and worship.