H Auber

P.M.

OUR blest Redeemer, ere He breathed

His tender last farewell,

A Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed

With us to dwell.

2

He came in tongues of living flame,

To teach, convince, subdue;

All-powerful as the wind He came,

As viewless, too.

3

He comes sweet influence to impart,

A gracious, willing Guest,

While He can find one humble heart

Wherein to rest.

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And His that gentle voice we hear,

Soft as the breath of even,

That checks each fault, that calms each fear

And speaks of heaven.

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And every virtue we possess,

And every victory won,

And every thought of holiness

Are His alone.

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Spirit of purity and grace,

Our weakness, pitying see:

O make our hearts Thy dwelling place,

And worthier Thee!