Article February 14, 2011 Issue

The prayer that makes you whole

By Melissa Hayden

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 
Christ’s own gracious spirit 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 
Follow Christ’s sincerity.

Mighty Spirit, dwell with me: 
I myself would mighty be,
Mighty, that I may prevail 
Where unaided man must fail; 
Ever by triumphant hope 
Pressing on and bearing up.