[We know] that we dwell in Him, and He in us, because He hath given us of His Spirit.
1 John 4:13
Words: A. C. Sewall, 1900.
Music: Monticello Charles S. Brown, 1902 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Sewall’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him or Brown (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Love of God, so great and holy,
Grace of God, so full and free,
Templed in a Child so lowly,
Canst Thou come and dwell in me?
Sin has held a long dominion,
Darkened thought, debased desire,
Fettered will, corrupted conscience,
Worshipped with unholy fire.
I am all defiled and guilty;
Yet Thy temple, Lord, would be!
Stronger than the strong man enter;
Bind my foe; deliver me.
Love of God, so great and holy,
Grace of Christ, so full and free,
While I kneel, Thy child and lowly,
Make Thy promise good in me.