144. 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;
In Thy power, all sin withstood,
I would 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.
Publication Date: 1957
Scripture:
Topic: The Holy Spirit
Tune Information
Name: REDHEAD
Composer: Richard Redhead (1853)
Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7.
Key: E♭ Major



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