1  Lord, Thou didst know when in the flesh,

    As such I'd know Thee shallowly;

    Then as the Spirit Thou didst come

    Within my spirit, known to be.

 2  In flesh Redeemer mine Thou art;

    As Spirit now my Comforter.

    The outward touch has passed away

    For inward union worthier.

 3  Because Thou art the Spirit now,

    Thyself revealing ceaselessly,

    Within my spirit I may know

    Thy presence and reality.

 4  I know Thy life surpassing far

    The knowledge Thy disciples had,

    Although they walked and lived with Thee,

    When Thou on earth in flesh wast clad.

 5  Because Thy Spirit dwells within,

    How real, O Lord, Thou art to me;

    Not touched, yet more reliable,

    Not seen, yet loved more fervently.

 6  Thy Holy Spirit deep within

    Supplies Thyself as righteousness,

    As holiness, redemption full,

    As wisdom and as fruitfulness.

 7  Thy Spirit in my spirit now

    Supplies Thyself, unites with me,

    Thus I am all the time myself

    And constantly am also Thee.