Scripture Verse

The communion of the Holy Ghost. 2 Corinthians 13:14

Introduction

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Charles Coffin (1676–1749)

Words: Charles Cof­fin, in the Pa­ris Bre­vi­ary, 1736 (O fons amor­is, Spi­rit­us). Trans­lat­ed from La­tin to Eng­lish by John Chand­ler & the com­pil­ers of Hymns An­cient and Mo­dern.

Music: Tal­lis’ Ord­in­al Tho­mas Tal­lis, cir­ca 1567 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Thomas Tallis (1505–1585)

Lyrics

O Ho­ly Spi­rit, Lord of grace,
Eternal Fount of love,
Inflame, we pray, our inmost hearts
With fire from Heav’n above.

As Thou in bond of love dost join
The Fa­ther and the Son,
So fill us all with mutual love,
And knit our hearts in one.

All glo­ry to the Fa­ther be,
All glo­ry to the Son,
All glo­ry, Holy Ghost, to Thee,
While endless ages run.