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Come Holy Ghost
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Come Holy Ghost by John Playford — Lyrics
Veni, Creator Spiritus,
mentes tuorum visita,
imple superna gratia,
quae tu creasti pectora.
Qui diceris Paraclitus,
donum Dei altissimi,
fons vivus, ignis, caritas,
et spiritalis unctio.
Tu septiformis munere,
dextrae Dei tu digitus,
tu rite promissum Patris,
sermone ditans guttura.
Accende lumen sensibus,
infunde amorem cordibus,
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About Come Holy Ghost
John Playford presents this setting of the hymn Veni, Creator Spiritus, a powerful invocation to the Holy Spirit. The text, a traditional Latin Marian antiphon, is also provided here in English translation, allowing for broader accessibility. The composer's arrangement for treble, soprano, bass, and tenor voices offers a rich texture for this sacred work. The hymn's plea for divine guidance, enlightenment, and protection is central to its enduring appeal. This piece is suitable for services and events where a strong theological message and beautiful choral harmony are desired, resonating with themes of creation, divine inspiration, and eternal praise.
