1. Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness;
Pierce the clouds of nature’s night;
Come, great Source of joy and gladness,
Breathe Thy life, and spread Thy light.
From the height which knows no measure,
As a gracious shower descend,
Bringing down the richest treasure
Man can wish, or God can send.

2. Author of the new creation,
Come with unction and with power.
Make our hearts Thy habitation;
On our souls Thy graces shower.
Hear, O hear our supplication,
Blessèd Spirit, God of peace!
Rest upon this congregation,
With the fullness of Thy grace.


Another version:

1. Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness;
Pierce the clouds of sinful night;
Come, Thou Source of sweetest gladness,
Breathe Thy life, and spread Thy light.
Loving Spirit, God of peace,
Great distributer of grace,
Rest upon this congregation,
Hear, Oh, hear our supplication.

2. From that height which knows no measure,
As a gracious shower descend,
Bringing down the richest treasure
Man can wish, or God can send.
O thou Glory shining down
From the Father and the Son,
Grant us Thy illumination!
Rest on all this congregation.

2. Come, Thou best of all donations
God can give, or we implore;
Having thy sweet consolations,
We need wish for nothing more;
Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove,
Now descending from above,
Rest on all this congregation!
Make our hearts Thy habitation.