Our blest Redeemer (St. Cuthbert)

1) 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,
when he can find one humble heart
wherein to rest.

4) And his that gentle voice we hear,
soft as the breath of ev'n,
that checks each fault, that calms each fear,
and speaks of heav'n.

5) And ev'ry virtue we possess,
and ev'ry victory won,
and ev'ry 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.