Acts 1:3: To the saints of Thine election

To the saints of Thine election
Still Thou dost Thy presence shun.
Quicken'd by Thy resurrection,
Thee we daily see and know:
Always with Thy church abiding
As the Comforter attends;
thee we find Thy people guiding,
Truly talking with Thy friends.

While the Holy Spirit reigning
In the souls Thou dost approve,
Teaches us the things pertaining
To the kingdom of Thy love;
Proofs infallible before us
Of our living Lord we have,
Sure Thou wilt to heaven restore us,
Wilt through endless ages save.