While the Spirit Passes By

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There are wants my heart is telling

Author: Herbert H. Booth
Tune: WHILE THE DAYS ARE GOING BY (Mllard)
Published in 5 hymnals

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1 There are wants my heart is telling
While the Spirit passes by,
And with hope my soul is swelling
While the Spirit passes by.
O what prospects now I see,
What a life my life must be,
If thy seal is placed on me,
While the Spirit passes by!

Refrain:
While the Spirit passes by,
While the Spirit passes by;
Let my heart be sealed for thee
While the Spirit passes by.

2 There are sins my lips confessing
While the Spirit passes by,
Treasures long my heart possessing,
While the Spirit passes by.
All the world’s delight and cheer,
All the things I held so dear,
Ah, how worthless they appear
While the Spirit passes by.

3 Here I stand, myself disdaining,
While the Spirit passes by;
Stand in faith, thy mercy claiming,
While the Spirit passes by;
Let thy power my soul refine,
Let thy grace my will incline,
Take my all and make it thine,
While the Spirit passes by.

Source: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #460

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Author: Herbert H. Booth

Herbert Henry Howard Booth (26 August 1862 – 25 September 1926) was the third son of William and Catherine Booth. He oversaw the Limelight Department's development and he was the writer and director for Soldiers of the Cross. See also in: Wikipedia Go to person page >

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First Line:	There are wants my heart is telling
Title:	While the Spirit Passes By
Author:	Herbert H. Booth
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	While the Spirit passes by