1. Come, Breath of holiness,
Come, Lord of lowliness,
Take up Thine abode!
Cleanse me of all my stains,
Shatter my stubborn chains,
Lighten my sinful load.
Life-giving Spirit, Love proceeding,
Draw me into Thy speechless pleading.
Veni, veni, Sancte Spiritus, [Come, O Holy Spirit,]
Veni Pater pauperum! [come, Father of the poor!]

2. Come down into my soul,
Come, lift me to my goal,
Will and work in me!
Fashion anew my heart,
Thy gifts and fruits impart,
Make me find rest in Thee.
Creator Spirit, re-create me,
Kindle my yearning while I await Thee:
Veni, veni, Sancte Spiritus, [Come, O Holy Spirit,]
Veni Dator munerum! [Come, Giver of gifts!]

3. Come, flame of purity,
Come, heaven’s surety,
Guide me by Thy light!
Bring healing to my mind,
Vision unto the blind,
Hope in the midst of night.
Almighty Spirit, pour out Thy meekness,
That Thy strength may shine in my weakness.
Veni, veni, Sancte Spiritus, [Come, O Holy Spirit,]
Veni, Lumen cordium! [Come, Light of hearts!]

- Peter Kwasniewski