Gospel Jewels ‎#23

23. Gracious Spirit

1 Assist us, gracious Spirit,
God’s holy book to read!
And from its sacred pages
Supply our every need.
Enlighten our dark vision,
And show us things divine;
Bring forth the hidden treasure—
The riches of the mine.

Refrain:
Gracious Spirit,
Gracious Spirit,
Comforter and help divine!
Blessed promise of the Father,
In our hearts with glory shine!

2 Assist us, gracious Spirit,
When at the throne we bend;
And to our weak petition,
Thine inspiration lend.
Teach us the grace we’re needing,
And how to ask aright;
Thro’ thy grand interceding,
We gain true peace and light. [Refrain]

3 Assist us in the morning,
When thanks for mercy rise;
And in the sunny noon-tide
Inspire our sacrifice.
And when the dews of evening
Around us silent fall,
Take thou our sweet oblation,
To God, the Lord of all. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Assist us, gracious Spirit
• Title: Gracious Spirit
• Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman
• Refrain First Line: Gracious Spirit
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890

Tune Information

• Name: [Assist us, gracious Spirit]
• Composer: A. J. Showalter