This song was carried through to CWB II where a pretty setting by Richard Connolly was used, but in the original CWB, it was set to the Irish tune MISNEACH, which is also lovely. This was also the choice in the Canadian CBW III, while Hymnary notes seventeen other settings.
The text is by William Dalrymple MacLagan and is an obvious choice for Pentecost.
Holy Spirit, Lord of love,
Wisdom coming from above,
Gifts of blessing to bestow
On your waiting Church below.Once again in love draw near
To your people gathered here;
Since our great baptismal day,
You have led us on our way.You have been our constant guide,
Ever watching by our side.
May we now till life shall end,
Choose and know you as our friend.Give us life to live for you;
Give us love, for ever new;
Come, then Holy Spirit, come;
Make each heart your happy home.