The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#200

200. 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 in semblance of a dove,
With sheltering wings outspread,
The holy balm of peace and love
On each to shed.

3 He came in tongues of living flame,
To teach, convince, subdue;
All-powerful as the wind he came,
As viewless too.

4 He came sweet influence to impart,
A gracious, willing guest,
Where he can find one humble heart
Wherein to rest.

5 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.

6 And every virtue we possess,
And every victory won,
And every thought of holiness,
Are his alone.

7 Spirit of purity and grace,
Our weakness, pitying, see;
O make our hearts thy dwelling-place,
And worthier thee!

Text Information

• First Line: Our blest redeemer, ere he breathed
• Author: Harriette Auber (1773-1862)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Holy Spirit: Person and purpose

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