Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me

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 Savior 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

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 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!