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O Come and Dwell in Me

Charles Wesley (1762) • English

Primary Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Verse 1

O come and dwell in me, Spirit of power within, and bring the glorious liberty from sorrow, fear, and sin.

Verse 2

Hasten the joyful day which shall my sins consume, when old things shall be done away, and all things new become.

Verse 3

I want the witness, Lord, that all I do is right, according to thy mind and word, well-pleasing in thy sight.

Verse 4

I ask no higher state; indulge me but in this, and soon or later then translate to thine eternal bliss.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 2-corinthians 3:17

Reference 2

  • 2-corinthians 5:17

Reference 3

  • 2-corinthians 6:17

Reference 4

  • ephesians 3:17

Reference 5

  • hebrews 11:5