Author: B. E. W. Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.5.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:22 First Line: Oh, what a joyful assurance Lyrics: 1 Oh, what a joyful assurance
The gentle Spirit brings!
Oh, let us honor and rev’rence
His name above all kings.
Refrain:
O Thou gentle Spirit,
Pure, sweet angel dove;
Live in my heart, ever cheer it
With tender words of love.
2 Sweet is the peaceful emotion
That fills my inmost soul;
Blissful and heavenly token,
That Jesus makes me whole. [Refrain]
3 Tranquilly resting in Jesus,
For I am now His own;
Sweet is the promise that greets us,
“I’ll leave thee not alone.” [Refrain]
4 I will adore thee forever;
Oh, live and reign in me!
Jesus, my Savior and keeper,
Oh, help me trust in Thee. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Oh, what a joyful assurance] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/O_Thou_Gentle_Spirit); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (340); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (504)
O Thou Gentle Spirit