Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#158

158. 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost
• Author: Bp. Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Godhead: The Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit: Imparting power, holiness, perfect love

Tune Information

• Name: VESPER
• Composer: Sir John Stainer, 1840-1901
• Meter: 7.7.7.5
• Key: E♭ Major