Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) ‎#335

335. 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!

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Spirit, dwell with me
• Title: Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me
• Author: Thomas Toke Lynch (1855)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Ezekiel 36:27
  ;
  Galatians 5:16-25

Tune Information

• Name: REDHEAD 76
• Composer: Richard Redhead (1853)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Key: E♭ Major