Our blest Redeemer ere He breathed

Our blest Redeemer ere He breathed

His tender last farewell

A guide

a comforter

bequeathed

With us to dwell.

He came sweet influence to impart

A gracious

willing guest

While He can find one humble heart

Wherein to rest.

And His that gentle voice we hear

Soft as the breath of even

That checks each fault

that calms each fear

With peace of heav’n.

And every virtue we possess

And every victory won

And every thought of holiness

Are His alone.

Lord

in Thy purity and grace

Our weakness pitying see;

Oh

make our heart Thy dwelling place

And worthier Thee.