Living Spirit

[Key:** G-Dur (modulates to A-Dur before the finale) **Tempo:** 74 bpm **Vibe:** Triumphant, joyful, fiery] --- **[Intro]** *[Soft pad, bells, sound of "wind]* --- **[Verse 1]** *[Quiet, singing as one body]* God's own Son ascended to the skies, Did not leave us walking on our own. As a gift from Father God on high, To this earth the Holy Spirit was sown. We, O Lord, are followers of You, Holy Spirit now is here to stay. Tames our tongues and makes our words ring true, *Fire of His love burns in our hearts today!* *(Last line: soft crescendo)* --- **[Chorus]** *[Sung out, full, choral]* *Holy Spirit, Living Spirit,* *Not as orphans left behind.* *You descended, now You're with us,* *Forever in our hearts and mind!* *Let Your fire burn within us,* *Lead us on Your holy way.* *We will speak Your word and fill the world* *With love that will not fade away!* *Holy Spirit, Fire burning,* *Church is breathing, praying, loving You.* *Happy birthday, Church! Let praise arise!* ***Alleluia!** * --- **[Verse 2]** *[More confident, bass and drums enter]* He descended on the ones who waited, Came to strengthen every heart and soul. Gave the church His gifts, so beautifully weighted, So that we could serve and make each other whole. And it's still the same as on that morning — Spirit falls on every heart that waits. Word of God, the Spirit, new birth's dawning, *Heaven gives us life and opens wide the gates.* *[Almost recitative, but rising in power]* --- **[Chorus]** *[Louder, full band]* *Holy Spirit, Living Spirit,* *Not as orphans left behind.* *You descended, now You're with us,* *Forever in our hearts and mind!* *Let Your fire burn within us,* *Lead us on Your holy way.* *We will speak Your word and fill the world* *With love that will not fade away!* *Holy Spirit, Fire burning,* *Church is breathing, praying, loving You.* *Happy birthday, Church! Let praise arise!* ***Alleluia!** * --- **[Bridge]** *[Powerful, prayerful — can be sung freely as a declaration over music]* Not as a dove — but as fire You descend. Not for just one — but to every heart You go. Flames of fire upon Your church You send — *It is You, O Lord, in love You make us glow!* You're our Comfort. You're our Teacher. You will stay with us until the end of time. Come upon each heart, O Holy Spirit, *Let Your fire burn — on Yours and mine!* *[Pause]* *From Hope, and Faith, and Love divine!* --- **[Final Chorus]** *[Full energy, clapping, hands raised]* *Holy Spirit, Living Spirit,* *Not as orphans left behind.* *You descended, now You're with us,* *Forever in our hearts and mind!* *Let Your fire burn within us,* *Lead us on Your holy way.* *We will speak Your word and fill the world* *With love that will not fade away!* *Holy Spirit, Fire burning,* *Church is breathing, praying, loving You.* *Happy birthday, Church! Let praise arise!* *Living Spirit lives in you!* ***Alleluia!** * ***Alleluia!** * --- **[Outro]** *[Piano, pad, very quiet]* Come upon each heart... Descend! Fire of hope, of faith, And love without an end... ***Alleluia...** * *[Fade out]* *— Amen.*