Gracious Spirit Dwell with Me - Traditional

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.

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.

Silent Spirit, dwell with me;
I myself would quiet 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 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.

Gracious Spirit Dwell with Me lyrics were written by Thomas Lynch and focus on the desire for the Spirit to make the believer kind truthful and pure. The song asks for the Spirit to dwell in the heart so that the life of the Christian may reflect the character of Christ. It highlights the importance of spiritual influence in daily interactions and the need for the Spirits guidance in speaking and acting with grace. By singing the Gracious Spirit Dwell with Me lyrics the faithful seek a practical and transformative faith finding in the presence of the Holy Spirit the power to live a life that honors God and serves others with sincerity and love.