John 14:17: With us we know He dwells

With us we know He dwells,
The Spirit of our Lord,
For still His counsels He reveals,
Interpreting His word:
To us the promise made
We still through Him receive,
And trust, the Spirit of our Head
Shall in His members live.

His present power controls
The flesh which lusts within,
Keeps down the rebel in our souls,
And holds us back from sin:
He visits us unsought,
And freely doth inspire
Our hearts with every serious thought
And every good desire.

He gives the grace unknown,
Helps our infirmity,
And groans the' unutterable groan
And pleads the' effectual plea:
Our God is pleased to hear,
And streaming from above
The Father, Son, and Comforter
Fills all our hearts with love.

Come then, celestial Guest,
Into Thy temple come,
Take full possession of the breast
That pants to be Thy home:
Spring up, Thou living Well,
Thou Lord of life Divine,
And now Thy humble mansion seal
Through endless ages Thine.