GRACIOUS Spirit, dwell with me! I myself would gracious be, And with words that...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.