Author: Rev. George Croly Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #386 (1934) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Holiness of Christians First Line: Spirit of God, dwell Thou within my heart Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, dwell Thou within my heart;
Wean it from earth, through all its pulses move;
Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art,
And make me love Thee as I ought to love.
2 I ask no dream, no prophet-ecstasies,
No sudden rending of the veil of clay,
No angel visitant, no opening skies;
But take the dimness of my soul away.
3 Didst Thou not bid me love Thee, God and King?
All, all Thine own, soul, heart, and strength, and mind.
I see Thy cross– there teach my heart to cling;
O let me seek Thee, and O let me find!
4 Teach me to feel that Thou art always nigh;
Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear;
To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh;
Teach me the patience of unanswered prayer.
5 Teach me to love Thee as Thy angels love,
One holy passion filling all my frame–
The baptism of the heaven-descended Dove;
My heart an altar, and Thy love the flame. Languages: English Tune Title: MORECAMBE
Spirt of God, Dwell Thou Within My Heart