Be filled with the Spirit.
Ephesians 5:18
Words: C. W. Pitcher, in Pentecostal Praises, by William Kirkpatrick & Henry L. Gilmour (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Hall-Mack, 1898), page 127.
Music: William J. Kirkpatrick (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Pitcher’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Come, O blessèd Spirit!
Fully to my heart,
Pour a tide of cleansing
Through its every part.
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Fill me, fill me,
With Thy power fill;
Body, soul and spirit,
Equip to do Thy will.
Blessèd, Holy Spirit,
Give Thy richest dower,
All the Savior promised;
Joy, and grace, and power.
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Love in all its fullness,
Love for friends and foes,
Love like that of Jesus,
Love that overflows.
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Peace to keep in sorrow,
Grace to stay in grief,
Peace which to all troubles
Speaks a sweet relief.
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Come, O Holy Spirit,
Give this perfect peace,
More and more forever,
Till earth cares shall cease.
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