Verse 1

FATHER, if justly still we claim To us and ours the promise made, To us be graciously the same, And crown with living fire our head.

Verse 2

Our claim admit, and from above Of holiness the Spirit shower, Of wise discernment, humble love, And zeal, and unity, and power.

Verse 3

The Spirit of convincing speech, Of power demonstrative, impart, Such as may every conscience reach, And sound the unbelieving heart.

Verse 4

The Spirit of refining fire, Searching the inmost of the mind, To purge all fierce and foul desire, And kindle life more pure and kind.

Verse 5

The Spirit of faith, in this Thy day, To break the power of cancelled sin, Tread down its strength, o’erturn its sway, And still the conquest more than win.

Verse 6

The Spirit breathe of inward life, Which in our hearts Thy laws may write; Then grief expires, and pain, and strife: ’Tis nature all, and all delight. Amen.

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