THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

Gracious Spirit dwell with me

by Unknown

Gracious Spirit dwell with me
"Since we live by the spirit, let us keep in step with	the spirit" Gal. 5:25
Gracious Spirit dwell with me!
I myself would gracious be;
And, with words that help and heal,
World thy life in mine reveal;
And, with actions bold and meek
Would for Christ, my saviour, speak.
Truthful Spirit, dwell with me!
I my self 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
In temptation's darksome hour;
Open it when shines the sun,
And His love by fragrance own.
Boldly spirit, dwell with me!
I my self would boldly be;
One with you is o'er comer
Victory cometh from thee;
That I would e'er onward grow,
In good works and love for thee.
Holy Spirit, dwell with me!
I myself would holy be;
Separate from sin, I would
Chose and cherish all things good,
And whatever I can be.
Give to Him who gave me thee.
Attributed to, THOMAS TOKE LYNCH 1818-71.