Sequence for Pentecost

Come, O Holy Spirit, come!

From Thy bright and blissful Home

Rays of healing light impart.

Come Thou Father of the poor,

Source of gifts that will endure,

Light of ev'ry human heart.

Thou of all consolers best,

Of the soul, most kindly Guest,

Quick'ning courage do bestow.

In hard labor Thou art rest,

In the heat, refreshest best,

Solace givest in our woe.

O most blessed Light divine,

Let Thy radiance in us shine,

And our inmost being fill.

Nothing good by man is thought,

Nothing right by him is wrought,

When he spurns Thy gracious Will.

Cleanse our souls from sinful stain,

Lave our dryness with Thy rain,

Heal our wounds and mend our way.

Bend the stubborn heart and will,

Melt the frozen, warm the chill,

Guide the steps that go astray.

On the faithful who in Thee,

Trust with childlike piety,

Deign Thy sevenfold gift to send.

Give them virtue's rich increase,

Saving grace to die in peace,

Give them joys that never end.

Amen. Alleluia.