160. "VENI, CREATOR." Eaton-Dresden-Mendelssohn. 1 Creator Spirit! by whose aid L. M. 6 lines. The world's foundations first were laid, 2 Thou strength of his almighty hand, Whose power does heaven and earth command, Thrice holy Fount, thrice holy Fire, 3 Plenteous of grace, descend from high, Who for lost man's redemption died: Eternal Comforter, to thee. 161. THE LORD AND GIVER OF LIFE. 1 Come, Holy Spirit, from above, In these cold hearts of ours. 2 See how on earth we grovelling lie, 3 In vain we tune our formal songs, 4 O Lord! and shall we ever be 5 Come, Holy Spirit, from above, With all thy quickening powers; Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love, And that shall kindle ours. 162. 1 "HE SHALL RECEIVE OF MINE AND Selma-Carlisle-Christchurch! Come, Holy Spirit, come, C. M. S. M. 2 3 4 5 Dispel the darkness from our minds, Revive our drooping faith, Our doubts and fears remove; And kindle in our breasts the flame Of never-dying love. Convince us of our sin, Then lead to Jesus' blood; And to our wondering view reveal "Tis thine to cleanse the heart, To pour fresh life on every part, Dwell, therefore, in our hearts, Then shall we know, and praise, and love 163. THE COMFORTER. Day Star-Milgrove-Wells. 1 Gracious Spirit, dwell with me- And with words that help and heal 78. 2 Truthful Spirit, dwell with me- 3 Tender Spirit, dwell with me— 4 Silent Spirit, dwell with me- Which through earth its way has made; Putting mists and chills to flight. 5 Mighty Spirit, dwell with me-I myself would mighty be, Mighty so as to prevail Where unaided man must fail; Ever by a mighty hope Pressing on and bearing up. 6 Holy Spirit, dwell with me— I myself would holy be; Separate from sin, I would Choose and cherish all things good; Give to him who gave me thee. 164. "SEND FORTH THY LIGHT AND TRUTH." St. Stephen's-Manchester-Prestwich. C.M. 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire, 2 Come, Holy Ghost-for moved by thee 3 Expand thy wings, celestial dove, 4 God through himself we then shall know, If thou within us shine; And sound, with all thy saints below, 165. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Stettin-Winchester-Charmouth. 1 O Spirit of the living God, L.M. |