Alleluia!

Another very ancient hymn is the “Spiritus Divinae,” which is one of the matins used for the Lord’s Day:

Spiritus Divinae.

O glorious Spirit of the Light Divine;

Come, favour me;

Thou, God of Truth, in Israel once didst shine;

Lord, look on me;

Thou, Saviour, Son, and Light of Light, I know:

Shed forth Thy living lustre on my woe.

Thy Spirit is one substance with the Son,