Voices of Praise ‎#94

94. Gracious Spirit, dwell with me

1 Gracious Spirit, dwell with me,--
I myself would gracious be;
And, with words that help and heal,
Wou'd 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 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
• Meter: Six 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: The Holy Spirit
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: PENTECOST
• Meter: Six 7s.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.