A Collection of Evangelical Hymns ‎#XLVII

XLVII. The grieved Spirit intreated not to depart

1 Stay, thou insulted Spirit, stay,
Tho' I have done thee such despite,
Cast not a sinner quite away,
Nor take thine everlasting flight;

2 Tho' I have most unfaithful been,
Of all, who e'er thy grace receiv'd,
Ten thousand times thy goodness seen,
Ten thousand times thy goodness griev'd.

3 But O! the chief of sinners spare,
In honour of my great High Priest;
Nor in thy righteous anger swear
I shall not see thy people's rest.

4 If yet thou can'st my sins forgive,
E'en now O Lord, relieve my woes;
Into thy rest of love receive,
And bless me with a calm repose.

Text Information

• First Line: Stay, thou insulted Spirit, stay
• Title: The grieved Spirit intreated not to depart
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Psalm 51:11
• Topic: Holy Spirit
• Notes: Public Domain.

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