The Hymnal 1982 ‎#612

612. Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost

1 Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost,
taught by thee we covet most,
of thy gifts at Pentecost,
holy heavenly, love.

2 Love is kind, and suffers long,
love is meek, and thinks no wrong,
love than death itself more strong;
therefore, give us love.

3 Prophecy will fade away,
melting in the light of day;
love will ever with us stay;
therefore, give us love.

4 Faith and hope and love we see,
joining hand in hand, agree,
but the greatest of the three,
and the best, is love.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost
• Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1995
• Meter: 777. 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Christian Responsibility

Tune Information

• Name: TROEN
• Composer: Daniel Moe, b. 1926
• Meter: 777. 5
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: © 1984, Daniel Moe