When the tempter me pursueth With the sins of all my youth, And half damns me with untruth, Sweet Spirit, comfort me!
Those Saints, which God loves best, The Devil tempts not least.
Temptations hurt not, though they have accesse; Satan o'ercomes none but by willingnesse.
In the hour of my distress, When temptations me oppress, And when I my sins confess, Sweet Spirit, comfort me.