Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCX (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: A Selection of Hymns First Line: Hear, gracious sovereign, from thy throne Lyrics: 1 Hear, gracious sovereign, from thy throne,
And send thy various blessings down:
While by thine Israel thou art sought,
Attend the prayer thy word hath taught.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Topics: The Influences and Graces of the Spirit; Influences of the Spirit; Influences of the spirit Desired; Spirit of God Languages: English
Seeking to God for the communication of his spirit