Author: Toplady Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCXII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: At anchor laid, remove from home Lyrics: 1 At anchor laid, remove from home,
To thee I cry, sweet spirit come!
Celestial breeze, no longer stay,
But swell my sails, and speed my way!
2 Fain would i mount, fain would I glos
And loose my cable from below:
But I can only spread my sail;
Thou, thou must breath th' auspicious gale! Topics: The Influences and Graces of the Spirit; Influences of the Spirit; Influences of the spirit Compared to wind; Influences of the spirit Desired; Spirit of God Languages: English
A propitious gale longed for