Spirit who defies defining
(a litany for Pentecost. A word version is attached at the bottom of the page.)
Spirit of God, who defies defining
You of many names
Beyond our controlling or image-ing
We praise you! We welcome you! We need you!
Spiritus Sanctus, Wairua Tapu
Sacred and Holy and Wonderful
Infinity who chooses intimacy
Breath of God, Pneuma
Breath of life, wind of heaven
You hovered over creation
Blow through us
Holy fire, flame of Pentecost
Renew passion in our hearts
for the salvation of the world
Power of God, Dynamos
Transform our weary souls
Enable us to speak and act boldly
Gift-giver, Charisma
Pour out talents on your people
Build your church
Embrace of God, Awhi, Paraclete
Comforter and friend
Close beside us in every moment
Aroha, Agape
Draw together a people who love
Spirit of unity, Spirit of peace
Sophia, Wisdom, Inspiration
Open our minds to truth
Open ancient scriptures fresh
for every time and place
Teacher, trainer
Sanctify us, change us
Grow us up in Christ
to be who we truly are
Spirit of Jesus
The same power that worked every miracle
That burst open the tomb
Bring us to Jesus
Spirit of God, who defies defining
You of many names
Beyond our controlling or image-ing
We praise you! We welcome you! We need you!
(a litany for Pentecost. A word version is attached at the bottom of the page.)
Spirit of God, who defies defining
You of many names
Beyond our controlling or image-ing
We praise you! We welcome you! We need you!
Spiritus Sanctus, Wairua Tapu
Sacred and Holy and Wonderful
Infinity who chooses intimacy
Breath of God, Pneuma
Breath of life, wind of heaven
You hovered over creation
Blow through us
Holy fire, flame of Pentecost
Renew passion in our hearts
for the salvation of the world
Power of God, Dynamos
Transform our weary souls
Enable us to speak and act boldly
Gift-giver, Charisma
Pour out talents on your people
Build your church
Embrace of God, Awhi, Paraclete
Comforter and friend
Close beside us in every moment
Aroha, Agape
Draw together a people who love
Spirit of unity, Spirit of peace
Sophia, Wisdom, Inspiration
Open our minds to truth
Open ancient scriptures fresh
for every time and place
Teacher, trainer
Sanctify us, change us
Grow us up in Christ
to be who we truly are
Spirit of Jesus
The same power that worked every miracle
That burst open the tomb
Bring us to Jesus
Spirit of God, who defies defining
You of many names
Beyond our controlling or image-ing
We praise you! We welcome you! We need you!
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