PRAYER BEFORE MEDITATION 3-13-23

Come, Holy Spirit, Creator come, 

From your bright heavenly throne! 

Come, take possession of our souls, 

And make them all your own.

You who are called the Paraclete, 

Best gift of God above, 

The living spring, the living fire, 

Sweet unction and true love!

You who are sevenfold in your grace, 

Finger of God's right hand, 

His promise, teaching little ones 

To speak and understand!

O guide our minds with your blessed light, 

With love our hearts inflame, 

And with your strength which never decays 

Confirm our mortal frame.

Far from us drive our deadly foe 

True peace unto us bring, 

And through all perils guide us safe 

Beneath your sacred wing.

Through you may we know the father

Through you the eternal son

And you the Spirit of them both

Thrice-blessed three in one.

All glory to the Father be, 

And to the risen Son; 

The same to you, O Paraclete, 

While endless ages run. Amen.