THE CHRISTIAN YEAR
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ST. CUTHBERT. (8 6. 8 4.)
Slow 𝅗𝅥 = 58.
J. B. Dykes, 1823–76.
Harriet Auber, 1773–1862.
OUR blest Redeemer, ere he breathed
His tender last farewell,
A Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed
With us to dwell.
2 He came in tongues of living flame,
To teach, convince, subdue;
All-powerful as the wind he came,
As viewless too.
3 He came sweet influence to impart,
A gracious, willing Guest,
While he can find one humble heart
Wherein to rest.
4 And his that gentle voice we hear,
Soft as the breath of even,
That checks each fault, that calms each fear,
And speaks of heaven.
5 And every virtue we possess,
And every victory won,
And every thought of holiness,
Are his alone.
6. Spirit of purity and grace,
Our weakness, pitying, see:
O make our hearts thy dwelling-place,
And worthier thee.
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