The Pentecost Sequence

Holy Spirit, Lord Divine
Come, from heights of heav'n and shine
Come with blessed radiance bright!
Come, O Father of the poor
Come, whose treasured gifts endure
Come, our heart's unfailing light!
Of consolers, wisest, best
and our soul's most welcome guest
Sweet refreshment, sweet repose
In our labors rest most sweet
Pleasant coolness in the heat
Consolation in our woes
Light most blessed, shine with grace
In our heart's most secret place
Fill your faithful through and through
Left without your presence here
Life itself would disappear
Nothing thrives apart from you!
Cleanse our soiled hearts of sin
Arid souls refresh within
Wounded lives to health restore
Bend the stubborn heart and will
Melt the frozen, warm the chill
Guide the wayward home once more!
On the faithful who are true
And profess their faith in you
In your sev'nfold gift descend!
Give us virtue's sure reward
Give us your salvation, Lord
Give us joys that never end!
Amen. Alleluia!