The New English Hymnal ‎#367b

367b. 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: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-85
• Meter: 77 75
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Pentecost or Whitsunday

Tune Information

• Name: CHARITY
• Composer: John Stainer, 1840-1901
• Meter: 77 75
• Key: A♭ Major