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 Saviour speak.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.