Seeking to God For the Communication of His Spirit

Verse 1

Hear, gracious sov'reign, from thy throne, And send thy various blessings down: While by thine Israel thou art sought, Oh hear the pray'r thy word hath taught.

Verse 2

Come, sacred spirit, from above, And fill the coldest heart with love; soften to flesh the rugged stone, And let thy godlike power be known.

Verse 3

Speak thou, and from the haughtiest eyes shall floods of pious sorrow rise; While all their glowing souls are borne To seek that grace, which now they scorn.

Verse 4

O let a holy flock await Num'rous around thy temple-gate, Each pressing on with zeal to be A living sacrifice to thee.

Verse 5

In answer to our fervent cries, Give us to see thy church arise; Or, if that blessing seem too great, Give us to mourn its low estate.