The heart of the Savior's disciples

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1 The hearts of the Savior's disciples were sad,
He had said He was going away;
But the promise was sweet, "when the Comforter comes,
Forever with you He will stay;"
But the promise was sweet, "when the Comforter comes,
Forever with you He will stay."

Chorus;
"When the Comforter comes," Oh, promise so sweet;
"When the Comforter comes, He will stay;"
"Though sadly we part," "your souls He will cheer,"
"Forever, forever He'll stay."

2 Convincing the world of its sin and its woe,
And to speak of a mansion above;
To tell how to Christ poor sinners may go,
For pardon, for peace, and His love;
To tell how to Christ poor sinners may go,
For pardon, for peace, and His love. [Chorus]

3 If we're children of God, then Spirit He'll give,
For our comfort while pilgrims below;
Then like Him, and with Him, we ever shall live,
When to that bright kingdom we go;
Then like Him and with Him we ever shall live,
When to that bright kingdom we go. [Chorus]

Source: The Morning Star: a collection of new sacred songs, for the Sunday school, prayer meeting, and the social circle #56

Author: Knowles Shaw

Knowles Shaw (1834-1878), a name familiar in many western households--was born near New London, in Morgan Township, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1834. His mother's maiden name was Huldah Griffin, and by both of his parents he was of Scottish extraction. His early life was spent in Rush County, Indiana, where he first began to play the violin, furnishing the music for many a dance. While the ball was going on he was converted, ceasing to play in the middle of the piece he was performing. Very soon thereafter he entered the ministry of the Christian Church. On the 11th of January, 1855, he married Miss Martha Finley. Most of his time after entering the ministry was spent in the West and South, and on account of his wonderful vocal powers he… Go to person page >

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First Line: The heart of the Savior's disciples
Author: Knowles Shaw
Refrain First Line: When the comforter comes
Copyright: Public Domain

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