God's Gifts

           (Pentacost -- this Sunday)

O Holy Spirit, You come with seven gifts,
like piety, that humble holiness,
and counsel when we give a word that lifts,
You rain Your grace with qualities that bless.

Then intellectual traits that stir the mind--
with knowledge that we need You fill us up,
with understanding so we are unblind,
and best You let us drink from wisdom’s cup.

O Spirit, You strengthen us with fortitude,
the courage to follow You, not cowardly sin,
fear of the Lord, a sort of angel food--
respect our awesome God Who helps us win.

Your gifts make strong our faith at Confirmation,
and send the devil away in consternation.

                       by Pete Voelz        4/12/15