363. "Finish thy new creation"

1 Love divine, all love excelling,
Joy of heaven, to earth come down!
Fix in us thy humble dwelling,
All thy faithful mercies crown:
Jesus! thou art all compassion,
Pure, unbounded love thou art;
Visit us with thy salvation,
Enter every trembling heart.

2 Breathe, oh, breathe thy loving Spirit,
Into every troubled breast!
Let us all in thee inherit,
Let us find the promised rest:
Come, almighty to deliver,
Let us all thy life receive!
Speedily return, and never,
Never more thy temples leave!

3 Finish then thy new creation,
Pure, unspotted may we be:
Let us see our whole salvation
Perfectly secured by thee!
Changed from glory unto glory,
Till in heaven we take our place;
Till we cast our crowns before thee,
Lost in wonder, love, and praise.

Text Information
First Line: Love divine, all love excelling
Title: "Finish thy new creation"
Author: Charles Wesley
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: Courage and Cheer; Assurance: Prayed for; Christians: Encouragements (4 more...)
Tune Information
Name: LOVE DIVINE
Composer: John Zundel
Meter: 8s, 7s. D
Key: B♭ Major



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