The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 ‎#375

375. 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 sweet influence to impart,
A gracious, willing guest,
While He can find one humble heart
Wherein to rest.

3 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.

4 And every virtue we possess,
And every victory won,
And every thought of holiness,
Are His alone.

5 Spirit of purity and grace,
Our weakness, pitying, see:
O make our hearts Thy dwelling-place,
And worthier Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed
• Title: Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed
• Author: Harriet Auber (1829)
• Meter: 8.6.8.4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1892
• Topic: Whitsuntide; General
• Notes: Tune name in index: ST. CUTHBERT

Tune Information

• Name: [Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed]
• Composer: Rev. J. B. Dykes, Mus. Doc.
• Meter: 8.6.8.4.
• Key: E♭ Major