LESSON XVII. The assistance of the blessed Spirit

'Tis not in my weak power alone, To melt this stubborn heart of stone, My soul to change, my life to mend, Or seek to Christ, that gen'rous friend. 'Tis God's own Spirit from above, Fixes our faith, inflames our love, That most important gift of heaven, To those that ask and seek is given; I'll seek it in a Saviour's name, Who will not turn my hopes to shame.