Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#161

161. 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 Saviour 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 Tender Spirit, dwell with me!
I myself would tender be:
Shut my heart up like a flower
At temptation's darksome hour;
Open it when shines the sun,
And His love by fragrance own.

4 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.

5 Holy Spirit, dwell with me!
I myself would holy be;
Separate from sin, I would
Choose and cherish all things good;
And, whatever I can be,
Give to Him who gave me Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Spirit, dwell with me!
• Author: T. T. Lynch, 1818-1871
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Godhead: The Holy Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: ITALIA
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Italian Melody