English poem
Holy Spirit, Heavenly Guest!
by Benjamin Copeland (1791–)
Holy Spirit, heavenly Guest, Make thy home within my breast; Yearns for thee my weary heart,-- Come, and nevermore depart.
Where thou dwellest peace abides,-- Grace surpassing all besides,-- Priceless treasure, pure and blest, Earnest of eternal rest.
God’s dear will be done in me Even as it pleaseth thee; Only let me fully prove The sweet comfort of thy love.
Cheerfully, for Jesus’ sake, May I every burden take,-- Glad to trace the pathway trod By the suffering Son of God.
Blessed Comforter and Guide, Keep me near the Saviour’s side, Till I in his likeness rise, Crowned with bliss beyond the skies.