2 On earth we want the sight Yet, Lord, our inmost thoughts delight 3 And when we feel thy love, 196 On wings of faith we soar above The Spirit enlightening and renewing. 1 ETERNAL Spirit! we confess 197 The indwelling Influences of the Spirit. 1 'TIS God the Spirit leads In paths before unknown; 2 Supported by his grace, We still pursue our way; 3 'Tis he that works to will, "Tis he that works to do; Ilis is the power by which we act, 198 L. M. Teachings of the Spirit. Medway. Bath. 1 COME, blessed Spirit, source of light, Whose power and grace are unconfined, Dispel the gloomy shades of night, The thicker darkness of the mind. The glorious truth thy words reveal; And excellence of things above. 4 While through this dubious niaze I stray, Spread, like the sun, thy beams abroad; Oh show the dangers of the way, 199 And guide my feeble steps to God. Regeneration by the Holy Spirit. 1 NOT all the outward forms on earth, 2 The sovereign will of God alone Born in the image of his Son, 3 The Spirit, like some heavenly wind, New-models all the carnal mind, 4 Our quickened souls awake and rise 200 C. M. St. Martin's. Stamford. 1 LET songs of praises fill the sky! Sends down his Spirit from on high, 2 The Spirit, by his heavenly breath, He raises sinners from the death 3 The things of Christ the Spirit takes, The humble soul his temple makes, Aff 4 Come, Holy Spirit! from above, 201 Oh come! with holy zeal and love L. M. Descent of the Holy Spirit. Duke Street. 1 BLEST day! when our ascended Lord His saints, baptized with holy fire. 2 While by his power these signs were wrought, While divers tongues his wisdom taught, His love one only subject gave That Jesus died the world to save! 3 Sure peace with God!-the joyful sound 202 S. M. Little Marlboro'. Haverhill. Influences of the Spirit implored [To renew and sanctify.] Aff 1 COME, Holy Spirit, come, And on this poor benighted soul 2 Oh! melt this frozen heart; 3 Mine will the profit be, But thine shall be the praise; And unto thee will I devote Aff 1 COME, Holy Spirit, come! mf Olmutz. Hudson. Let thy bright beams arise: 2 Convince us all of sin, Then lead to Jesus' blood; 3 Revive our drooping faith, Our doubts and fears remove; 4 "Tis thine to cleanse the heart, To pour fresh life in every part, mp 5 Dwell, Spirit, in our hearts; mf 204 Our minds from bondage free; 78. Pleyel's Hymn. Edyfield. Aff 1 HOLY GHOST, with light divine, 2 Let me see my Saviour's face, 4 Holy Ghost, with joy divine, Heal my wounded, bleeding heart. 5 Holy Spirit, all divine, Dwell within this heart of mine; 205 L. M. Alfreton. St. Paul's. Aff 1 COME, sacred Spirit, from above, And fill the coldest heart with love: Oh! turn to flesh the flinty stone, And let thy sovereign power be known. 2 Speak thou-and from the haughtiest eyes Shall floods of contrite sorrow rise; While all their glowing souls are borne To seek that grace which now they scorn. 3 Oh! let a holy flock await, 206 In crowds around thy temple-gate! C. M. [To quicken.] Grafton. Medfield. Af 1 COME, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, In these cold hearts of ours. 2 Look! how we grovel here below, Our souls can neither fly nor go, 3 In vain we tune our formal songs, Hosannas languish on our tongues, 4 Dear Lord! and shall we ever lie Our love so faint, so cold to thee, af 5 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, [To guide.] Hingham. Ward. Af 1 COME, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove, |