Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#163

163. 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 earth to shed.

3 He came in tongues of living flame
To teach, convince, subdue;
All-pow'rful as the wind He came
As viewless too

4 He came 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 thought, that calms each fear,
And speaks of heaven.

6 And every virtue we possess,
And every conquest 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.

8 O praise the Father; praise the Son;
Blest Spirit, praise to Thee;
All praise to God, the Three in One,
The One in Three.

Text Information

• First Line: Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed
• Author: Miss Harriet Auber, 1773-1862
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Godhead: The Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit: Descent of; Pentecost; Holy Spirit: Witness of

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CUTHBERT
• Composer: Dr. J. B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: 8.6.8.4
• Key: E♭ Major