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Hymn 207. Come, Holy Spirit, Creator Come was composed by Thomas Tallis.

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Hymn 207. Come, Holy Spirit, Creator Come by Thomas Tallis — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Hymn 207. Come, Holy Spirit, Creator Come by Thomas Tallis — Lyrics

VERSE 1 Come Holy Spirit, Creator, come, From Thy bright heav'nly throne, Come take possession of our souls, And make them all Thine own. VERSE 2 Thou who art called the Paraclete, Best gift of God above, The living spring, the living fire, Sweet unction and true love. VERSE 3 Thou who art sev'nfold in Thy grace, Finger of God's right hand; His promise, teaching little ones, To speak and understand. VERSE 4 O guide our minds with Thy blest light, With love our hearts inflame;

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About Hymn 207. Come, Holy Spirit, Creator Come

This is a classic English translation of the ancient "Veni Creator Spiritus," an invocation of the Holy Spirit that has echoed through churches for centuries. Set here to a sturdy, solemn melody attributed to the Renaissance composer Thomas Tallis, the hymn carries a grounded dignity that feels right at home in a traditional Catholic choir loft.

The lyrics walk us through the titles and gifts of the Spirit, calling on the "Paraclete," the "living spring," and the "finger of God's right hand." When the choir sings the later verses, asking the Spirit to "guide our minds" and "drive our deadly foe," the piece shifts from a simple hymn of praise into a profound communal prayer for strength and protection.

In Nigerian parishes, this arrangement is a staple for the Pentecost sequence, Confirmation Masses, or as an entrance hymn when the liturgy calls for deep reverence. The straightforward four-part harmony allows the congregation to easily absorb the weight of the words, culminating in a beautiful doxology to the "Thrice blessed Three in One."