ODE.
CATHOLIC UNION FESTIVAL, NOVEMBER 13, 1873.
I.
Spirit of love Divine!
Come from Thy holy place beside the throne;
Bid light Eternal shine,
Make the great glory of Thy presence known!
Touch our pale lips with flame,
Rouse our weak hearts' desire,—
Come as of old God's burning message came,
Crowning His chosen ones with tongues of fire;
Banish the powers of strife,
Banish the shapes of ill,
Lead unto heavenly life
Souls that would work Thy will:
Bid light Eternal shine,
Spirit of love Divine!
Come from Thy holy place beside the throne;
Bid light Eternal shine,
Make the great glory of Thy presence known!
Touch our pale lips with flame,
Rouse our weak hearts' desire,—
Come as of old God's burning message came,
Crowning His chosen ones with tongues of fire;
Banish the powers of strife,
Banish the shapes of ill,
Lead unto heavenly life
Souls that would work Thy will:
Bid light Eternal shine,
Spirit of love Divine!
II.
God the Father,ȔHoly One,
God the Son, whose brow doth rest
On the Virgin Mother's breast,
God the Spirit,Three in One!
God the Son, whose brow doth rest
On the Virgin Mother's breast,
God the Spirit,Three in One!
