952    L.M.     J. Allen
“Worship him in spirit and in truth.” John 4. 24

1 Belovèd Saviour, faithful Friend,
  The joy of all thy blood-bought train,
  In mercy to our aid descend,
  Or else we worship thee in vain.

2 In vain we meet to sing and pray,
  If Christ his influence withhold;
  Our hearts remain as cold as clay,
  Till we the Lord by faith behold.

3 Here manifest thyself in peace;
  Thy tender mercies here make known;
  O breathe on us a gale of grace,
  And send the cheering blessing down.

4 We humbly for thy coming wait,
  Seeking to know thee as thou art;
  We bow as sinners at thy feet,
  And bid thee welcome to our heart.

5 Unite our hearts to thee, dear Lamb;
  Vouchsafe to join us all in one,
  To love and praise thy gracious name,
  Until we meet around thy throne.