"Preceptor"

A hymn written by Joseph Irons in Zion's Hymns. (in common meter)

John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

"Preceptor"

1. When God, the Spirit, comes to men,
To sanctify and teach,
He finds them stubborn, dull, and vain,
And destitute of speech.

2. But by His power, He soon imparts,
Perception to the mind;
Opens their ears, and melts their hearts,
And gives a taste refin'd.

3. He takes them to the lowest seat,
And shows them what they are;
Then brings them to the Saviour's feet,
To learn new lessons there.

4. He bids them Sinai's law attend,
And all its curses read;
Then Calv'ry's rugged hill ascend,
And see the Saviour bleed.

5. 'Tis He, who does to profit teach;
Makes babes and idiots wise;
And all that learn of Him shall reach
A throne above the skies.