Michael Herry has lots of songs specific to certain liturgies. This one, based on John 14:15-16 is suitable for Easter 6 ABC and the Season of Pentecost.
Like all these hymns, the sheet music is free at Marist Music, where you can hear his version.
This is a 12/8 song meant to have “a strong rhythmical lilt”. Now I know you aren’t going to use the 12/8 time signature as an excuse to do a delta blues version, but BIAB doesn’t know that.
So if you love me, keep my commandments,
And I with the Father will dwell with you.
Then will the Father send you the Spirit,
To teach you and remind you of all I have said.
Refrain
Spirit of Jesus, gift of the Father,
Fill the hearts of all people with the fire of your love.
Spirit of Jesus, gift of the Father,
Fill the hearts of all people with the fire of your love.
ⓒ 2008 Michael Herry