Holy Spir­it, while we ga­ther
At this con­se­crat­ed hour,
We would ask Thy pre­sence with us,
We would feel Thy quick­en­ing pow­er.

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Holy Spir­it, while we ga­ther,
From our toil and la­bor free,
Rest upon us, dwell with­in us,
Close our hearts to all but Thee.

Blessèd Spir­it, through Thy teach­ing,
While we read our Sav­ior’s word,
And with Him we hold com­mun­ion,
May His lov­ing voice be heard.

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O ’tis pray­er that brings the bless­ing
When all oth­er joys have flown,
Prayer that makes our burd­ens light­er,
Draws us near our Fa­ther’s throne.

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