465 Holy Ghost of truth and power
Holy Ghost of faith and power,
teacher of God's discipline;
O Creator and Endower,
bearing heav'nly fruits within.
2
Grant God's children gifts and talents
that they all strive valiantly.
Courage, faith, in even balance,
for God's Work in unity.
3
In this world with all its treasures,
carelessness and comfort thrive.
To deny the worldly pleasures
is the goal for which we strive.
4
Grant that in this world's confusion,
faith and joy will fill our heart.
Then, in glory, this conclusion:
Never from my Lord to part.
teacher of God's discipline;
O Creator and Endower,
bearing heav'nly fruits within.
2
Grant God's children gifts and talents
that they all strive valiantly.
Courage, faith, in even balance,
for God's Work in unity.
3
In this world with all its treasures,
carelessness and comfort thrive.
To deny the worldly pleasures
is the goal for which we strive.
4
Grant that in this world's confusion,
faith and joy will fill our heart.
Then, in glory, this conclusion:
Never from my Lord to part.
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