Voices of Praise ‎#90

90. Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed

1 Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed
His tender, last farewell,
A Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed
With us to dwell.

2 He came in semblance of a Dove
With sheltering wings outspread,
The holy balm of peace and love
On earth to shed.

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 thought, 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 meet for Thee.

7 O praise the Father; praise the Son;
Blest Spirit, praise to Thee;
All praise to God, the Three in One,
The One in Three.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed
• Meter: P. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: The Holy Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: S. CUTHBERT
• Meter: P. M.
• Key: E♭ Major