1 WHEN God, of old, came down from heaven, In power and wrath he came; Before his feet the clouds were riven, 2 But when he came the second time, 3 The fires that rushed on Sinai down Now gently light, a glorious crown, every sainted head. On 4 Like arrows went those lightnings forth, But these like tongues, o'er all the earth 5 And as on Israel's awe-struck ear The trump, that angels quake to hear, 6 So, when the Spirit of our God A voice from heaven was heard abroad, 7 Nor doth the outward ear alone 282 C. M. BISHOP HEBER. 1 SPIRIT of truth, on this thy day To guide us through the dreary way 2 We ask not, Lord, thy cloven flame, 3 We mourn not that prophetic skill 4 We neither have nor seek the power But thou, in dark temptation's hour, 5 No heavenly harpings soothe our ear, 6 When tongues shall cease, and power decay, 283 P. M. SPIRIT OF THE PSALMS The Holy Ghost the Comforter. 1 OUR blest Redeemer, ere he breathed A Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed 2 He came in tongues of living flame, 3 He came sweet influence to impart, While he can find one humble heart 4 And his that gentle voice we hear, That checks each fault, that calms each fear, 5 And every virtue we possess, And every thought of holiness, 6 Spirit of purity and grace, Our weakness, pitying, see; O, make our hearts thy dwelling-place, 284 L. M. The Descent of the Spirit. CHANDLER. From the Breviary 1 OUR prayer is heard; the holy Dove, 4 And those bright flames, thus gently shed 234 1 'TWAS by an order from the Lord The ancient prophets spoke his word; His Spirit did their tongues inspire, And warmed their hearts with heavenly fire. 2 The works and wonders which they wrought 3 Let the false raptures of the mind 286 C. M. MRS. STEELE. The Excellency of the Holy Scriptures. 1 FATHER of mercies, in thy word. What endless glory shines! Forever be thy name adored For these celestial lines. |