The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#147

147. Our blest Redeemer, ere he breathed

1 Our blest Redeemer, ere he breathed
His tender, last farewell,
A guide, a Comforter, bequeathed,
With us on earth to dwell.

2 He came in tongues of living flame,
To teach, convince, subdue;
All-powerful as the wind he came,
And all as viewless, too.

3 He comes sweet influence to impart,
A gracious, willing guest,
While he can find one humble heart
Wherein to fix his rest.

4 And his that gentle voice we hear,
Soft as the breath of even,
That checks each fault, calms every fear,
And whispers thoughts of heaven.

5 Abd every virtue we possess,
And every virtue won,
And every thought of holiness
Is his, and his alone.

Text Information

• First Line: Our blest Redeemer, ere he breathed
• Author: Harriet Auber
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Holy Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: BELMONT
• Composer: Samuel Webbe
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #396, 7, or 187.