Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me
"And ye shall receive power, after the Holy Ghost is come upon you." - Act 1:8
VERSE 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.
VERSE 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.
VERSE 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.
VERSE 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.
VERSE 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.