Come, pure hearts, in sweetest measures
sing of those who spread the treasures
in the holy gospels shrined:
blessed tidings of salvation,
peace on earth, their proclamation,
love from God to lost mankind.

Thou, by whom the words were given
for our light and guide to heaven,
Spirit, on our darkness shine;
graft them in our hearts, increasing
faith, hope, love, and joy unceasing,
till our hearts are wholly thine.

O that we, thy truth confessing
and thy holy word possessing,
Jesu, may thy love adore;
unto thee our voices raising,
thee with all thy ransomed praising
ever and for evermore.


R. Campbell (1814-68) and others
based on Adam of St. Victor (12th cent.)