The Hymnal ‎#205

205. 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
• Author: Harriet Auber (1829)
• Meter: 8. 6. 8. 4.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Holy Spirit; Christ: Guide, Our; Holy Spirit, The

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CUTHBERT
• Composer: Rev. John B. Dykes (1861)
• Meter: 8. 6. 8. 4.
• Key: E♭ Major