The Spirit’s sanctifying beam
Upon our earthly senses stream.
3. Votis vocemus et Patrem—
Patrem perennis gloriae,
Patrem potentis gratiae—
Culpam releget lubricam,
3. The Father, too, our prayers implore,
Father of glory evermore,
The Father of all grace and might,
To banish sin from our delight: