HEAD of thy church, whose Spirit fills And flows through every faithful soul,...
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HEAD of thy church, whose Spirit fills And flows through every faithful soul, Unites in mystic love, and seals Them one, and sanctifies the whole;
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" Come, Lord," thy glorious Spirit cries, And souls beneath the altar groan; " Come, Lord," the bride on earth replies, " And perfect all our souls in one."
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Pour out the promised gift on all, Answer the universal " Come!" The fulness of the Gentiles call, And take thine ancient people home.
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To thee let all the nations flow, Let all obey the gospel word; Let all their bleeding Saviour know, Filled with the glory of the Lord.
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O for thy truth and mercy's sake The purchase of thy passion claim! Thine heritage the Gentiles take, And cause the world to know thy name.
