Soul, celestial in thy birth

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Soul! celestial in thy birth,
Dwelling yet in lowest earth,
Panting, shrinking to be free,
Hear God’s spirit whisper thee.

Thus it saith; in accents mild,—
“Weary wanderer, wayward child,
From thy Father’s earnest love
Still forever wilt thou rove?

“Turn to hope, and peace, and light,
Freed from sin, and earth, and night;
I have called, entreated thee,
In my mercies gentle, free.

“Human soul, in love divine
I have sought to make thee mine;
Still for thee good angels yearn;
Human soul, return, return!”



Source: A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #197

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Author: George Ware Briggs

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First Line: Soul, celestial in thy birth
Author: George Ware Briggs
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #197

A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #197
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A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion. (10th ed.) #197

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Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home and Services for Congregational Worship. Rev. ed. #d633

Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home and Services for Congregational Worship. Rev. ed. #d633
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Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home. (Rev. ed.) #259

Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home. (Rev. ed.) #259
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Hymnal Amore Dei #170

Hymnal Amore Dei #170
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Hymnal, Amore Dei #170

Hymnal, Amore Dei #170
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Hymnal, Amore Dei. Rev. ed. #a170

Hymnal, Amore Dei. Rev. ed. #a170
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Hymns for Public Worship #60

Hymns for Public Worship #60
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Hymns of the Spirit #340

Hymns of the Spirit #340
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National Hymn and Tune Book #143

National Hymn and Tune Book #143
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The Gospel Psalmist #335

The Gospel Psalmist #335
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