O holy Ghost! Thy heavenly dew

The hearts of sinners can renew;

Thou dost within our breasts abide,

And still to holy actions guide.

Thou mak’st the soul with joy to sing,

When sorrow’s clouds are deepening;

With Jesus Christ Thou mak’st us one,

Earnest of heaven, from God’s high throne.

Best gift of God, and man’s true Friend,

Into my inmost soul descend;

The mind of Jesus Christ impart,

And consecrate to Thee my heart.

Teach me to do my Father’s will,

Beneath his guidance to lie still;

Lighten my mind, and oh! incline

My heart to make his pleasure mine.

From spot and blemish make me pure,

My heavenly happiness secure;

When lost in darkness, give me light,

And cheer me through death’s dreary night.