Wesley Corpus

Before Reading the Scriptures (Another 2) Source: Hymns and Sacred Poems (1740), Part I Author: Charles Wesley (attributed) --- Shew us thy Sire; for known to thee The Father’s glories are: The dread paternal majesty Thou only canst declare. Open the scriptures now; reveal All which for us thou art: Talk with us, Lord, and let us feel The kindling in our heart. In thee we languish to be found; To catch thy words we bow; We listen for the quick’ning sound, Speak, Lord; we hear thee now. Another [Before Reading the Scriptures].23 Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire, Let us thy influence prove; Source of the old prophetick fire, Fountain of life, and love. Come, Holy Ghost, (for, mov’d by thee, Thy prophets wrote and spoke:) Unlock the truth, thyself the key, Unseal the sacred book. 23Charles included this hymn in a later manuscript selection for family use: MS Family, 10.