Flamma sine Fumo or, poems without fictions. Hereunto are annexed the Causes, Symptoms, or Signes of several Diseases with their Cures, and also the diversity of Urines, with their Causes in Poetical measure. By R. W. [i.e. Rowland Watkyns] |
A Prayer to the Holy Ghost.
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A Prayer to the Holy Ghost.
O Holy Spirit, O most sacred Dove,Which didst descend upon the Son of Love;
Descend upon my soul, that I may be
Simple, as Doves without malignity!
O holy Fire, inflame my lukewarm heart,
And better heat of love divine impart!
O holy Fire, O thou Eternal Light,
Expel the clouds of everlasting night!
O holy Fire, let my soul purged be
From all her dross, as purest gold is free!
O holy Fire, dissolve my heart, like wax,
Which nothing but thy fair impression lacks!
O holy Fire, vouchsafe in me to dwell,
And keep my soul from the strange fire of hell!
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