491--Lord, Thou didst know when in the flesh,

Lord, Thou didst know when in the flesh,

491

	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.