# Hymns from the Liturgy for the Hour of the Holy Spirit
*2016-02-17*

> Bill Young celebrates February’s dedication to the Holy Spirit by sharing traditional liturgical hymns and prayers meant for the hour of the Holy Spirit.

## The Hour of the Holy Spirit

In the monastic tradition the “hour of the Holy Spirit” is observed at nine o’clock in the morning, recalling the descent of the Spirit at Pentecost. This hour is a special time to invoke the Holy Trinity and ask that the Holy Spirit fill us with grace.

## Opening Invocation

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Come, Holy Spirit, live in us with God the Father and the Son, and grant us your abundant grace to sanctify us and make us one. May our minds and tongues be strengthened in love, that we may proclaim your praise throughout the world and set fire to others with your flame.

## First Hymn (adapted from Robert Bridges)

Most blessed Trinity of love, for whom the heart was made,
To you be praised in timeless song, an everlasting homage paid.
Spirit of God, who hovers in the darkness, drawing forth beauty from chaos,
Breathing life into the clay of creation.
Come and sow life in our beginning, as the sun awakens the world.
Open our hearts, mighty Spirit, and bear us to the life of oneness.

## Second Hymn (adapted from Bianco da Siena)

Come down, O Divine One, and seek the soul of mine;
Comforter, draw near, appear within my heart,
Kindle your holy flame, let it burn freely.
May its heat consume all passion, turning dust to ash,
And let your glorious light shine ever on my sight.
May the holy charity within me grow, dispelling loneliness,
That the humble heart may find its true dwelling in the Holy Spirit.

## Closing Prayer

Love of the Father, love of the Son, from whom all things came,
You who fashioned heaven and earth, breathe life into us.
You, all‑holy and supreme, grant us peace and right judgment.
May we, guided by your kindness, hold fast to truth and trust.
Through Christ, may we attain eternal glory and become a living salt of worship, ever guided by your heavenly light.
— Robert Bridges, 1844‑1930

*Invoking the Holy Spirit at the appointed hour renews our hearts and unites us more fully with the Trinity.*