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Away with our fears, Our troubles and tears

Charles Wesley • English

Primary Scripture: John 14:16-17

Verse 1

Away with our fears, our troubles and tears: the Spirit is come, the witness of Jesus returned to his home.

Verse 2

Our advocate there by his death and his prayer the gift has obtained, for us he has prayed, and the Comforter gained.

Verse 3

Our glorified Lord has given his word that his Spirit will stay, and never again will be taken away.

Verse 4

Our heavenly guide with us shall abide, His comforts impart, and set up his kingdom of love in our heart.

Verse 5

The heart that believes his kingdom receives, his power and his peace, his life, and his joy’s everlasting increase.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 14:16-17

Reference 2

  • john 15:26

Reference 3

  • john 16:13

Reference 4

  • romans 14:17
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