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Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me

Author: Thomas T. Lynch Hymnal: Sing Joyfully #149 (1989) Lyrics: 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. Topics: Aspiration; Holiness of Life; Holy Spirit; Witness Songs Languages: English Tune Title: [Gracious Spirit, dwell with me]

Gracious Spirit, dwell with me

Author: Thomas Toke Lynch Hymnal: Redemption Hymnal #209 (2015) First Line: Gracious Spirit, dwell with me! Topics: The Holy Spirit His Person and Work Scripture: John 14:17 Languages: English Tune Title: DIX
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Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me

Author: Thomas Toke Lynch Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #236 (2010) Meter: 12.12.13.13 First Line: Gracious Spirit, dwell with me, I would gracious be Lyrics: 1 Gracious Spirit, dwell with me, I would gracious be; help me know Thy grace to see, I would be like Thee; and, with words that help and heal, Thy life would mine reveal; and, with actions bold and meek, for Christ my Savior speak. 2 Truthful Spirit, dwell with me, I would truthful be; help me now Thy truth to see, I would be like Thee; and, with wisdom kind and clear, Thy life in mine appear; and, with actions, lovingly, speak Christ's sincerity. 3 Holy Spirit, dwell with me, I would holy be; show Thy mercy tenderly, make me more like Thee; separate from sin I would and cherish all things good, and whatever I can be give Him who gave me Thee. 4 Mighty Spirit, dwell with me, I would mighty be; help me now Thy power to see, I would be like Thee; 'gainst all weapons hell can wield, be Thou my strength and shield; let Thy word my weapon be, Lord, Thine the victory. Topics: God the Spirit Actions; Commitment; Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: ADORO TE DEVOTE
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Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me

Author: Thomas T. Lynch Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #266 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 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 lovingly, mirror Christ's sincerity. 3 Silent Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would silent be, quiet as the growing blade, which through earth its way has made, silently, like morning light, putting mists and chills to flight. 4 Mighty Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would mighty be, mighty so as to prevail where unaided I would fail, ever, by a mighty hope, pressing on and bearing up. 5 Holy Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would holy be; break from sin and choose the good, cherish what my Savior would, and whatever I can be give to God who gave me thee. Topics: The Holy Spirit Gifts of the Spirit; God Present in the Holy Spirit Gifts of the Spirit; Empowerment; Prayer; Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: LUX PRIMA
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Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me

Author: Thomas T. Lynch Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #2043 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 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. Tender Spirit, dwell with me! I myself would tender be; Shut my heart up like a flower In temptation’s darksome hour, Open it when shines the sun, And his love by fragrance own. 4. 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. 5. 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! Languages: English Tune Title: REDHEAD
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Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me

Author: Thomas T. Lynch Hymnal: The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church #144 (1957) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 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; In Thy power, all sin withstood, I would cherish all things good; And whatever I can be Give to Him who gave me Thee! Amen. Topics: The Holy Spirit Scripture: John 14:15-18 Tune Title: REDHEAD
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Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me

Author: Thomas T. Lynch Hymnal: Hymns for the Living Church #193 (1974) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 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. Topics: Power, Spiritual Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26 Languages: English Tune Title: REDHEAD
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Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me

Author: Thomas T. Lynch, 1818-1871 Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #234 (2007) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 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. Topics: Guidance; Holy Spirit Scripture: Acts 2:38 Languages: English Tune Title: REDHEAD NO. 76
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Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me

Author: Thomas Toke Lynch Hymnal: The Hymnbook #241 (1955) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 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 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 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. Topics: Aspiration; Spirit, The Holy Scripture: John 14:16-17 Tune Title: REDHEAD NO. 76

Gracious Spirit, Dwell With Me

Author: Thomas T. Lynch Hymnal: Favorite Hymns #266 (1953) Languages: English Tune Title: [Gracious Spirit, dwell with me]

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