ETERNAL Spirit! how we bless And sing the wonders of Thy grace: Thy power conveys Thy blessings down From God the Father and the Son.
Enlightened by Thy heavenly ray, Our spiritual darkness turns to day; Thine inward teachings make us know, Our danger and our refuge too.
Thy power and glory work within, To break the chains of reigning sin, Our dominating lusts subdue, And form our fallen hearts anew.
The troubled conscience knows Thy voice, Thy pardoning words awake our joys, Thy work illuminates the mind, And lets the soul assurance find.
Isaac Watts, 1674-1748