Lord, Thou didst know when in the flesh (Hymn 491)

Verse 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. Verse 2: In flesh Redeemer mine Thou art; As Spirit now my Comforter. The outward touch has passed away For inward union worthier. Verse 3: Because Thou art the Spirit now, Thyself revealing ceaselessly, Within my spirit I may know Thy presence and reality. Verse 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. Verse 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. Verse 6: Thy Holy Spirit deep within Supplies Thyself as righteousness, As holiness, redemption full, As wisdom and as fruitfulness. Verse 7: Thy Spirit in my spirit now Supplies Thyself, unites with me, Thus I am all the time myself And constantly am also Thee.