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Text:Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me
Author:Thomas T. Lynch
Tune:[Gracious Spirit, dwell with me]
Composer:Richard Redhead

149. 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 brotherly
Speak my Lord’s sincerity.

3 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.

4 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!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Gracious Spirit, dwell with me
Title: Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me
Author: Thomas T. Lynch
Language: English
Publication Date: 1989
Topic: Aspiration; Holiness of Life; Holy Spirit (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: [Gracious Spirit, dwell with me]
Composer: Richard Redhead
Key: E♭ Major



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