GRACIOUS SPIRIT DWELL WITH ME

This is a hymn I recently discovered. I had never sang it, heard it, or heard of it until recently. We have sung it for a few weeks in a row now at Fellowship. I pray we grow. The words speak a great truth and hope. Another testimony of the depth of the old hymn writers. Author, I thank you. Though simple, the accompanying music can be heard here.

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 brotherly
Speak my Lord’s sincerity.

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.

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!

"... I myself would Holy be..."

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