Lord, Thou didst know when in the flesh

Lord

Thou didst know when in the flesh

As such I’d know Thee shallowly;

Then as the Spirit Thou didst come

Within my spirit

known to be.

In flesh Redeemer mine Thou art;

As Spirit now my Comforter.

The outward touch has passed away

For inward union worthier.

Because Thou art the Spirit now

Thyself revealing ceaselessly

Within my spirit I may know

Thy presence and reality.

I know Thy life surpassing far

The knowledge Thy disciples had

Although they walked and lived with Thee

When Thou on earth in flesh wast clad.

Because Thy Spirit dwells within

How real

O Lord

Thou art to me;

Not touched

yet more reliable

Not seen

yet loved more fervently.

Thy Holy Spirit deep within

Supplies Thyself as righteousness

As holiness

redemption full

As wisdom and as fruitfulness.

Thy Spirit in my spirit now

Supplies Thyself

unites with me

Thus I am all the time myself

And constantly am also Thee.