The Church Hymnal ‎#76a

76a. Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost

1 Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost,
Taught by Thee we covet most
Of Thy gifts at Pentecost,
Holy, heavenly love.

2 Love is kind, and suffers long,
Love is meek, and thinks no wrong,
Love than death itself more strong;
Therefore, give us love.

3 Prophecy will fade away,
Melting in the light of day;
Love will ever with us stay;
Therefore, give us love.

4 Faith will vanish into sight;
Hope be emptied in delight;
Love in heaven will shine more bright;
Therefore, give us love.

5 Faith and hope and love we see,
Joining hand in hand, agree,
But the greatest of the three,
And the best, is love.

6 From the overshadowing
Of Thy gold and silver wing,
Shed on us, who to Thee sing,
Holy, heavenly love.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost
• Author: C. Wordsworth
• Meter: 7.7.7.5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1892
• Topic: Septuagesima; Love to God; Septuagesima, etc.

Tune Information

• Name: CHARITY
• Composer: J. Stainer
• Meter: 7.7.7.5.
• Key: A♭ Major