1 God the Spirit, we adore Thee, in the triune Godhead one;
one in love and power and glory with the Father and the Son;
prayer and praise to Thee we bring: this is devotion's offering.

2 Once the desolate world's ocean quickened from its primal sleep;
woke to light and life's emotion at Thy brooding o'er its deep;
Spirit, ever may Thy breath so quicken us from sleep and death!

3 Holy Fount of Inspiration, by whose gift prophets of old,
spoke the Word of Revelation, marvelous and manifold;
grant to us who see and hear, the reverence of eye and ear.

4 Thou, the gift of Christ forever, righteousness and peace and joy
which the evil world can never apprehend nor yet destroy;
shall the church e'er faint or fear while the great Comforter is near?

5 Author of our new creation, Giver of the second birth,
may Thy ceaseless renovation cleanse our souls from stains of earth;
and our bodies ever be pure, holy temples fit for Thee.

6 When we wander, Lord, direct us, keep us in the Master's way,
let Thy strong, swift sword protect us, fighting in the evil day;
Comforter for every need, now come to strengthen and to lead!

7 Holy Spirit give us boldness to proclaim the gospel true,
take away our fears and coldness, give us fire to speak of You;
may all peoples, tribes, and nations hear of Jesus' grace and truth.

8 Come, Thy glorious gifts providing, foretaste of the future now;
bring the fruit of Christ's abiding, Thou canst give and only Thou;
one in Thee, we shall be one in Thee, the Father and the Son.