GRACIOUS SPIRIT

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.

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.

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.

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