James Maher msc wrote, “Spirit of Heaven” and it is No 118 in As One Voice: the Next Generation. Phil Simmons sings the song on the CD and I struggle with his style of singing (oh yeahs etc.), but the song lifts in the chorus when he is joined by the other singers. The song is both a Eucharist song and a Pentecost song in a P&W style. If you want to hear it how we heard it at the AOV conference last year go here. Or you could just sing a long to my backing.
Verse 1
We gather in your name,
We gather to give praise.
We gather now to listen for your word.We gather here as one,
Your pilgrims on the way,
Remembering your promise to be near.Refrain
Spirit of heaven, fill this place!
Spirit of power, now arise!
Spirit of fire enflame our hearts –
Jesus alive!Open our minds to know your truth.
Open our lives to live your word.
Make us your witnesses today,
To all the world.Verse 2
We gather in your name,
We bring to you our lives.
We break the bread in memory of you.We come just as we are,
Hungry to your feast,
Renew us with your living bread today!Refrain
© James Maher 2008.