A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) 511. Brother, will you slight the message

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A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.)‎#511

512

Text:	Calls of the Spirit
Author:	Anonymous

511. Calls of the Spirit

Full Text

Brother, will you slight the message
Sent in mercy from above?
Every sentence, O how tender,
Every line how full of love!
Heavenly accents
Full of strength and peace and love!

Tempted souls, they bring you succor;
Fearful hearts, they quell your fears;
And with deepest consolation
Chase away the falling tears;
Tender heralds,
Blessed he their word who hears!

Holy angels, hovering round us!
Waiting spirits! speed your way,
Hasten to the court of heaven,
Tidings bear without delay,
That our spirits
Glad the message will obey.

Text Information
First Line:	Brother, will you slight the message
Title:	Calls of the Spirit
Author:	Anonymous
Meter:	4s. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1866
Notes:	Public Domain.