376 "Holy Ghost the Infinite.” 2 We are sinful, cleanse us, Lord; 3 Like the dew, Thy peace distil; 4 In us, for us, intercede, And with voiceless groaning plead 5 In us "Abba, Father," cry, Comforter Divine! 6 Search for us the depths of God; Bear us up the starry road, 3 Prophecy will fade away, Melting in the light of day; Love will ever with us stay: Give us heavenly Love. Hope be emptied in delight; 5 Faith and Hope and Love we see But the greatest of the three, 3p. Christopher Wordsworth. (1807-) 1862. ab. and alt. 378 A Prayer to the Holy Ghost. I THOU who like the wind dost come, 2 Answer not with tongues of light; 3 Sin has ruled me; set me free. To my Saviour's breast. 4 Tell me much of cleansing blood; Rev. Hervey Doddridge Ganse. (1822-) 1873. 2 Come, Thou Father of the poor, Come, with treasures which endure, Come, Thou Light of all that live. 3 Thou, of all consolers best, Visiting the troubled breast, Dost refreshing peace bestow, 4 Thou in toil art comfort sweet, Pleasant coolness in the heat, Solace in the midst of woe. 5 Light immortal, Light divine, Visit Thou these hearts of Thine, And our inmost being fill. 6 If Thou take Thy grace away, Nothing pure in man will stay; All his good is turned to ill. 7 Heal our wounds, our strength renew On our dryness pour Thy dew; Wash the stains of guilt away. 8 Bend the stubborn heart and will, Melt the frozen, warm the chill; Guide the steps that go astray. 9 Thou, on those who evermore Thee confess and Thee adore, In Thy sevenfold gifts descend 10 Give them comfort when they die, Give them life with Thee on high; Give them joys which never end. 383 Robert 11. King of France. (972-1031.) "The Promise of the Father." HOLY Ghost that, promised, came Comforter, we hail Thy name. 2 For Thy mighty help we call; On our waiting spirits fall; Fill us, cheer us, rule us all. 3 'Neath Thy breath our graces bloom; Flee our wintry shades and gloom; Come! our hearts prepare Thee room. 4 If but Thou within us move, We shall mount on wings of love, Joyous as the hosts above. 5 O what raptures may we feel, If but Thou our eyes unseal, And the things of Christ reveal. 6 Blessed Helper, by Thee led, On, our willing feet shall tread, Till we see our glorious Head. 7 Then, immortal years begun, While the eternal circuits run, Praise, all Heaven, the Three in One! Rev. Ray Palmer, (1808-) 1873 ELBERFELD. L. M. 61. Valentine Schumannsches Gesangbuch 1539Har. by Ludwig Christian Erk. (1807-) 1863. 1. CREATOR Spir-it, by whose aid The world's foundations first were laid, Come, visit every pious mind, Come, pour Thy joys on human kind; From sin and sorrow 384 "Veni Creator Spiritus." 2 O Source of uncreated light, The Father's promised Paraclete; 3 Plenteous of grace, descend from high, 4 Refine and purge our earthly parts; Unknown Author of the 7th or 8th century. 385 Groaning for the Spirit of Adoption. I WHEN shall I hear the inward voice, And keep possession of my breast, 3 Come, Holy Ghost, my heart inspire; Or all Thy former gifts are vain. That ascertains the kingdom mine? To souls be night- ed and distressed: Thy pre- cepts guide my doubtful way, 2 From the discoveries of Thy law 3 Thy threatenings wake my slumbering eyes, And warn me where my danger lies; But 't is Thy blessed gospel, Lord, That makes my guilty conscience clean, Converts my soul, subdues my sin, And gives a free, but large reward. 4 Who knows the errors of his thoughts? 387 Rev. Isaac Watts. (1674-1748.) 1719. I JOIN, all ye servants of the Lord, [2 It tells us, though oppressed with cares, 3 It tells who first inspired our breath, |