Paraclete's Presence - Ye Olde Prayers series (16)

orchidee



Tune: Saffron Walden

(one tune to 'Just as I am')

Based on a prayer by St Anselm, 11th Century

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O holy Paraclete*, sweetest (*the Holy Spirit)

Consoler of the sad, them bless

Gracious Spirit, come to us here

With your power appear

 

Your mighty power come unto

Depths of our hearts and us renew

And gladden us with your brightness

Each dark retreat, no less

 

And enrich with the dew of your

Abundant comfort to us sure

Kindle our inward parts with your

Holy favour e'ermore

 

So incense of our prayers, praises

Ascend to you as each raises

Them to you, may we glorify

You God through Christ here nigh

 

 

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 4th, 2024 03:26
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.6.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 11
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Comments5

  • Neville



    we once had a parakeet too .. before that we had a cockatoo too ..

    • orchidee

      Ahh, thanks N. lol.

    • Doggerel Dave

      Definitely going to seek medical attention after that second stanza.

      • orchidee

        You got a parakeet, asks Sir ONS?!

        • Doggerel Dave

          No but I have some Paraquat, which I'm beginning to think may come in handy.......

        • 2781

          Should I be sad?

          • orchidee

            Thanks 2. Nope, but if ya are sad, ya can be glad! lol.

          • sorenbarrett

            I'm glad you explained Paraclete, I learned a new word today. Great write Orchi

            • orchidee

              Thanks SB. Bit of Greek there. Fido is fluent in it! lol.

            • Goldfinch60

              Good one Orchi.

              • orchidee

                Thanks Gold.



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