Common Praise ‎#193

193. 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 conquest 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Our blest Redeemer, ere he breathed
• Author: Harriet Auber, 1773-1862
• Meter: 86 84
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 3:16
  ;
  Ephesians 3:16
  ;
  Hebrews 1:8
  ;
  Isaiah 57:15
  ;
  John 15:26
  ;
  John 20:21-22
• Topic: Pentecost

Tune Information

• Name: ST CUTHBERT
• Composer: J. B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: 86 84
• Key: E♭ Major