Hymns for the Living Church ‎#193

193. Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me

1 Gracious Spirit, dwell with me:
I myself would gracious be;
And with words that help and heal
Would Thy life in mine reveal;
And with actions bold and meek
Would for Christ my Savior speak.

2 Truthful Spirit, dwell with me:
I myself would truthful be;
And with wisdom kind and clear
Let Thy life in mine appear;
And with actions brotherly
Speak my Lord’s sincerity.

3 Mighty Spirit, dwell with me:
I myself would mighty be;
Mighty so as to prevail
Where unaided man must fail;
Ever by a mighty hope,
Pressing on and bearing up.

4 Holy Spirit, dwell with me:
I myself would holy be;
Separate from sin, I would
Choose and cherish all things good,
And whatever I can be
Give to Him Who gave me Thee!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Spirit, dwell with me
• Title: Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me
• Author: Thomas T. Lynch (1855)
• Meter: 7 7 7 7 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Ezekiel 36:26
  ;
  John 16:13
  ;
  Acts 1:8
• Topic: Power, Spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: REDHEAD
• Composer: Richard Redhead (1853)
• Meter: 7 7 7 7 7 7
• Key: E♭ Major