The Holy Spirit.
1 Our blest Redeemer, ere he breathed
His tender, last farewell,
A Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed,
With us to dwell.
2 He came, in tongues of living flame,
To teach, convince, subdue;
All powerful as the wind he came,
As viewless too.
3 He came sweet influence to impart,
A gracious, willing guest,
While he can find one humble heart
Wherein to rest.
4 And his that gentle voice we hear,
Soft as the breath of even,
That checks each fault, that calms each fear
And speaks of heaven.
5 And every virtue we possess,
And every victory won,
And every thought of holiness,
Are his alone.
6 Spirit of purity and grace,
Our weakness pitying see;
O, make our hearts Thy dwelling-place,
And worthier Thee!