on this assembled host

On this assembled host,

in this accepted hour,

O Spirit, as at Pentecost,

descend in all your pow'r!

We meet with one accord

in our appointed place,

and wait the promise of our Lord,

the Spirit of all grace.




Like mighty rushing wind

upon the waves beneath,

move with one impulse ev'ry mind;

one soul, one feeling, breathe.

Both young and old inspire

with wisdom from above;

and give us hearts and tongues of fire,

to pray and praise and love.




Spirit of light, explore

and chase our gloom away,

with brightness shining more and more

until the perfect day.

Spirit of truth, we pray,

for ever be our guide;

O Spirit of adoption, may

we all be sanctified. ......