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Anointed

Representative Text

1 Blessèd Spirit, for the asking,
Thou didst come into my heart;
Oh, I ever would adore Thee,
Never, never from Thee part;
Blessèd Spirit, how I love Thee!
Dwell Thou ever in my heart.

Refrain:
Oh, this well of living water,
Springing up within my soul!
Life eternal to me giving,
Praise the Lord, I now am whole.

2 Thou dost tell me, blessèd Spirit,
That my soul is born of God;
Thou dost witness to the cleansing
Wrought within by Jesus’ blood;
I am happy, ever happy,
Since my heart is Thine abode. [Refrain]

3 Oh, this wondrous, blest anointing
Which within me doth abide,
Witnessing to Jesus’ merit—
In Thy guidance I confide;
Thou wilt lead me, Thou wilt bring me,
Bring me to my Savior’s side. [Refrain]

4 Now I taste of Heaven’s sweetness,
For my Savior in me lives;
Oh, the richness and completeness
Of this rest the Spirit gives!
Ever lead me, heav’nward lead me,
Conquering power unto me give. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #12217

Author: Silas G. Odell

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Text Information

First Line: Blessed Spirit, for the asking
Title: Anointed
Author: Silas G. Odell
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 with refrain
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O this well of living waters
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #12217

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Timeless Truths #800

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