Prayer for the Spirit. 1 BLEST Comforter divine, Let rays of heavenly love PRATT'S COL. Amid our gloom and darkness shine, 2 Turn us, with gentle voice, And bid the mourning saint rejoice, 3 By thine inspiring breath Make every cloud of care, 4 O, fill thou every heart 357. With love to all our race; L. M. The indwelling Spirit. 1 COME, thou eternal Spirit, come BEDDOME. From heaven, thy glorious dwelling-place; O, make my sinful heart thy home, And consecrate it by thy grace. 2 There fix, O Lord, thy blest abode, And drive thy foes forever thence; 358. L. M. BURDER'S COL. Quickening Spirit. 1 COME, Holy Spirit, calm my mind, 2 Hast thou imparted to my soul 359. H. M. CAMPBELL'S COL Pleading the Promise of the Spirit. 1 O THOU that hearest prayer, Thy blessing from on high: 2 If earthly parents hear Their children when they cry, — If they, with love sincere, Their varied wants supply, Much more wilt thou thy love display, 3 Our heavenly Father, thou; O let thy Spirit now Descend and fill the place: So shall we feel the heavenly flame, 4 O, may that sacred fire, Our languid hearts inspire With fervent zeal and love: Enlighten our beclouded eyes, 5 And send thy Spirit down Till heathen lands shall own thy sway, Reviving Spirit. PRATT'S COL. 1 ETERNAL Spirit, God of truth, 2 "Tis thine to soothe the sorrowing mind, 3 Subdue the power of every sin, That we, with humble, holy heart, 4 Then with our spirits witness bear Redeemed from sin, from death, and hell, Sanctifying Influence. 1 COME, Holy Spirit, come; Let thy bright beams arise; Dispel the sorrow from our minds, 2 Convince us all of sin; Then lead to Jesus' blood, 3 Revive our drooping faith, Our doubts and fears remove, Of never-dying love. 4 "Tis thine to cleanse the heart, To pour fresh life in every part, 5 Dwell, Spirit, in our hearts; Our minds from bondage free; HART. Then shall we know, and praise, and love, Sanctifying Influence. 1 COME, Holy Spirit, come, Beddome. And on this poor, benighted soul 2 Melt, melt this frozen heart; 3 Mine will the profit be, 363. But thine shall be the praise; S. M. Seal of Truth. 1 THOU, Holy Spirit, art ANON. Of truth the promised seal; 2 O, breathe thy quickening breath, Instruct us how to live by faith, 364. L. M. ENG. BAP. COL. Divine Influences compared to Rain. 1 AS showers on meadows newly mown, While every grace maintains its bloom, 3 Nor let these blessings be confined 1 HOLY Ghost, dispel our sadness; 2 Author of our new creation, Bid us all thine influence prove; 366. 7s. The teaching Spirit. JAY. BATHURST. 1 HOLY Spirit, from on high, 367. C. M. Source of Life and Light. HAWEIS. 1 GREAT Spirit, by whose mighty power On us thy benediction shower; 2 Hail, Source of light! arise and shine; Give peace and joy, for we are thine; |