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CVII. The influence of the spirit experienced

1 Sure the blest comforter is nigh,
'Tis he sustains my fainting heart;
Else would my hope forever die,
And every cheering ray depart.

2 When some kind promise glads my soul,
Do I not find his healing voice
the tempest of my fears control,
And bid my drooping pow'rs rejoice?

3 Whene'er to call the Saviour mine,
With ardent with my heart aspires;
Can it be less than pow'r divine,
Which animates these strong desires?

4 What less than thy almighty word
Can raise my heart from earth and dust,
And bid me cleave to thee, my Lord,
My life, my treasure, and my trust?

5 And when my cheerful hope can say,
I love my God, and taste his grace,
Lord, is it not thy blissful ray,
Which brings this dawn of sacred peace?

6 Let thy kind spirit in my heart
Forever dwell, O God of love,
And light and heavenly peace impart,
Sweet earnest of the joys above.

Text Information

• First Line: Sure the blest comforter is nigh
• Title: The influence of the spirit experienced
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Scripture:
  John 14:16-17
• Topic: Spirit: Experienced

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