Pleading the Promise

Verse 1

O Thou that hearest prayer, Attend our humble cry; And let Thy servants share Thy blessings from on high; We plead the presence of Thy word; Grant us Thy Holy Spirit, Lord.

Verse 2

If earthly parents hear Their children when they cry, If they, with love sincere, Their children's wants supply, Much more wilt Thou Thy love display, And answer when Thy children pray.

Verse 3

Our heavenly Father, Thou! We, children of Thy grace! O let Thy Spirit now Descend, and fill the place: That all may feel the heavenly flame, And all unite to praise Thy name.

Verse 4

And send Thy Spirit down On all the nations, Lord, With great success to crown The preaching of Thy word: Till heathen lands shall own Thy sway, And cast their idol-gods away.

Verse 5

Amen.