O Holy Spirit, by whose breath
Life rises out of vibrant death,
Come to create, renew, inspire
Come, kindle in our hearts your fire.

You are the seeker's sure resource
Of burning love the living source,
Protector in the midst of strife,
the giver and the Lord of life.

In you God's energy is shown,
To us your varied gifts make known
Teach us to speak; teach us to hear,
Yours is the tongue and yours the ear.

Flood our dull senses with your light,
In mutual love our hearts unite,
Your pow'r the whole creation fills,
Confirm our weak, uncertain wills

From inner strife, grant us release,
Tum nations to the ways of peace,
To fuller life your people bring
That, as one body, we may sing.

Praise to the Father, Christ, his word,
And to the Spirit; God the Lord,
To whom all honour, glory be,
Both now and for eternity.