A Collection of Evangelical Hymns ‎#XLIII

XLIII. Influences of the Spirit desired

1 Eternal Spirit, source of light,
Enlivening, consecrating fire,
Descend and with celestial heat
Our dull, our frozen hearts inspire:
Our souls refine, our dross consume!
Come, condescending Spirit, come!

2 In our cold breasts, O strike a spark
Of the pure flame, which seraphs feel,
Nor let us wander in the dark,
Or lie benumb'd and stupid still:
Come, vivifying Spirit, come,
And make our hearts thy constant home!

3 Whatever guilt and madness dare,
We would not quench the heavenly fire;
Our hearts as fuel we prepare,
Though in the flame we should expire:
Our breasts expand to make thee room:
Come, purifying Spirit, come!

4 Let pure devotion's fervors rise!
Let every pious passion glow!
O let the raptures of the skies
Kindle in our cold hearts below!
Come, condescending Spirit, come,
And make our souls thy constant home!

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal Spirit, Source of light
• Title: Influences of the Spirit desired
• Author: Davies
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Topic: Holy Spirit

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