Our Blest Redeemer, Ere He Breathed Hymn Lyrics

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 earth 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 comes sweet influence to impart,

A gracious, willing Guest,

While 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.