1107    L.M.     J. Swain
“The Spirit … maketh intercession for us.” Rom. 8. 26

1 When some sweet promise warms our heart,
  And cheers us under every care,
  It is the Spirit’s gracious part
  To take that word and fix it there.

2 ’Twas he that turned our hearts away
  From love of sin and hateful strife;
  His all-creating beams display
  The dawn of everlasting life.

3 ’Tis he that brings us comfort down,
  When we complain and mourn for sin;
  And, while he shows our heavenly crown,
  Assures us sin no more shall reign.

4 Our great High Priest, before the throne,
  Presents the merits of his blood;
  For our acceptance pleads his own,
  And proves our cause completely good.

5 When prayer or praise attempts to rise,
  And fain would reach Jehovah’s ear,
  His all-prevailing sacrifice
  Perfumes, and makes it welcome there.