Classic Poem

O Spirit of the Father and the Son,
The Victor Jesus sent Thee from above;
The children are not orphan or undone
When Thou art with them, O Eternal Love.
Thou burnest, blindest not, celestial Sun;
Thy wings are noiseless, spiritual Dove.

Make Thy familiar home in hearts of Thine,
And breathe in them the vivifying breath;
Enliven them with that mysterious wine,
Of thoughts that gladden life and conquer death.
Speak in our spirits' ears, O Voice divine,
The memorable words the Master saith.

O Almoner of God, Thy gifts bestow,
In token of Thy presence, Thou Unseen;
Instruct the mind to understand and know
Enough of what shall be, of what has been.
Let mortal hearts with tender rapture glow;
Strong in Thy love, and in Thy peace serene.