our blest redeemer

Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed

His tender, last farewell,

a Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed

with us to dwell.




He came sweet influence to impart,

a gracious, willing guest,

where He can find one humble heart

wherein to rest.




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.




And every virtue we possess,

and every conquest won,

and every thought of holiness,

are His alone.




Spirit of purity and grace,

our weakness, pitying, see;

oh, make our hearts Thy dwelling place,

and worthier Thee!




Oh, praise the Father; praise the Son:

blest Spirit, praise to Thee!

All praise to God, the Three in One,

the One in Three. ......