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A Prayer to the Holy Spirit.

Come, Holy Ghost, thyself impart,
And all thy strength apply,
To force conviction on my heart,
And wonder from mine eye.
That seen thy mercy's power below,
And heard thy charming voice,
I may in full assurance go,
And in thy strength rejoice.
'Till call'd from earth, my soul ascends
Beyond this lunar sphere,
To live where wonder never ends,
And doubt no more can fear.