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Text:Spirit Holy
Author:Charles W. Naylor, 1874-1950
Tune:SPIRIT HOLY
Composer:Andrew L. Byers, 1869-1952

316. Spirit Holy

1 Spirit holy in me dwelling,
Ever work as Thou shalt choose;
All my ransomed pow’rs and talents
For Thy purpose Thou shalt use.

Refrain:
Spirit holy, Spirit holy,
All my being now possess;
Lead me, rule me, work within me,
Through my life Thy will express.

2 O how sweet is Thy abiding!
O how tender is the love
Thou dost shed abroad within me
From the Father-heart above! [Refrain]

3 Thou hast cleansed me for Thy temple,
Garnished with Thy graces rare;
All my soul Thou art enriching
By Thy fullness dwelling there. [Refrain]

4 In me now reveal Thy glory,
Let Thy might be ever shown;
Keep me from the world’s defilement,
Sacred for Thyself alone. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Spirit holy in me dwelling
Title: Spirit Holy
Author: Charles W. Naylor, 1874-1950
Refrain First Line: Spirit holy, Spirit holy
Meter: 8 7 8 7 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: Cleansing; God: Glory and Power; Guidance (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: SPIRIT HOLY
Composer: Andrew L. Byers, 1869-1952
Meter: 8 7 8 7 with refrain
Key: F Major or modal



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