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!
Lyrics: Thomas Toke Lynch
Music: Richard Redhead
Tune: GETHSEMANE/REDHEAD NO. 76
Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.