O Holy Spirit, one in power,

With God Who reigns in highest heaven;

Come to our waiting souls this hour,

And let Thy heavenly aid be given.

Our souls are dark, for sin is there;

We strive, and find our striving vain;

For night afflicts us everywhere,

And all is loss, and nought is gain.

But Thou art Light of radiant glow,

And Thou canst fill our souls with cheer;

Come then, Thy glorious Gift bestow,

And with Thy presence bless us here.

Then, far from us shall night depart,--

Our sin, and sadness, doubt, and pain;

And comfort shall sustain the heart,

And peace our warring lusts restrain.

O, One with Christ, Thou Spirit blest,

As one with God Thou truly art;

Great Triune! be Thy power confest,

And Thou enthroned in every heart.