I’ll do a couple more from the amazing David MacGregor‘s inexhaustible treasure trove of music, before conceding defeat. I am fully aware that in the unlikely event that I ever get to the end of them, he will have written enough new material to confound me further.
This is a very wise recent Pentecost / Social Justice text set to NETTLETON.
The sheet music is freely available at his website.
My backing is meant to be low key BIAB Appalachian. I like his backing better than mine, but I tried for a swung rhythm.
Holy Spirit, come among us
Come upon us, God, we pray
Holy Spirit, come enliven
Ever gift us on our way
In Your power make us bolder
to proclaim the love of Christ
Live in freedom
Work for justice
in God’s name
to set things rightHoly Spirit, You are freedom
Holy Spirit, You are life
Come transform us in Your glory
In Your love and in Your light
Shape us as Your covenant people
to proclaim the love of Christ
Work for freedom
Work for justice
in God’s name
to set things rightHoly Spirit, You are truth
O Spirit Helper, lift our days
God’s forever, loving presence
Hope and compass on Your way
You our joy and You, our comfort
to proclaim the love of Christ
Work for freedom
Work for justice
in God’s name
to set things rightHoly Spirit, come upon us
Come among Your people now
Holy Spirit, come enliven
Fill us with Your gospel power
Fill our hearts with deep compassion
to proclaim the love of Christ
Work for freedom
Work for justice
in God’s name
to set things rightlyrics: David MacGregor
© 2024 Willow Publishing. tune: Nettleton
drawing on scriptures including: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Acts 2:1-11, John 14:15-15, John 16:13