Gracious Spirit, dwell with me

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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.

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
lovingly speak my Lord's sincerity.

Silent Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would
silent be, quiet as the growing blade,
which through earth its way has made, silently, like
morning light, putting mists and chills to flight.

Mighty Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would
mighty be, mighty so as to prevail
where unaided I must fail, ever, by a
mighty hope, pressing on and bearing up.

Holy Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would
holy be, break from sin and choose the good,
cherish what my Savior would, and whatever
I can be, give to him who gave me thee.

Song Details

Title: Gracious Spirit, dwell with me
Text: Thomas T. Lynch, The Rivulet: A Contribution to Sacred Song, 1855, alt.
Tune: REDHEAD NO. 76 (GETHSEMANE)
Music: Richard Redhead, Church Hymn Tunes, Ancient and Modern, 1853
Key: E-flat major
Meter: 77. 77. 77
Date Added: 2026/08/02