Already stricken with the shafts of God,

Thou fallest prisoner to the Deity.

HYMN FOR PENTECOST

By James Clarence Mangan

Pure Spirit of the always-faithful God,

Kindler of Heaven’s true light within the soul!

From the lorn land our sainted fathers trod,

Ascends to Thee our cry of hope and dole.

Thee, Thee we praise;

To Thee we raise