Chalice Hymnal ‎#266

266. 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 lovingly,
mirror Christ's sincerity.

3 Silent Spirit, dwell with me:
I myself would silent be,
quiet as the growing blade,
which through earth its way has made,
silently, like morning light,
putting mists and chills to flight.

4 Mighty Spirit, dwell with me:
I myself would mighty be,
mighty so as to prevail
where unaided I would fail,
ever, by a mighty hope,
pressing on and bearing up.

5 Holy Spirit, dwell with me:
I myself would holy be;
break from sin and choose the good,
cherish what my Savior would,
and whatever I can be
give to God who gave me thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Spirit, dwell with me
• Title: Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me
• Author: Thomas T. Lynch (1855, alt.)
• Meter: 77.77.77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: The Holy Spirit: Gifts of the Spirit; God Present in the Holy Spirit: Gifts of the Spirit; Empowerment; Prayer; Holy Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: LUX PRIMA
• Composer: Charles F. Gounod (1872)
• Harmonizer: A. Eugene Ellsworth (1994)
• Meter: 77.77.77
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Harm. © 1995 Chalice Press