Holy Spirit
New Jersey Mass Choir Lyrics


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Holy Spirit speak comfort to my soul
Holy Spirit let Your joys unfold
Lord of the Promise power of the highest
spirit of glory voice of the Lord, breathe on me

We are waiting blessed Master
like the day of Pentecost
let the wind blow fresh from heaven
let the promised power be given

Lord of the promise power of the highest
spirit of glory voice of the Lord

Sweet Spirit Holy Spirit
Mighty Spirit Your Spirit

Burning Spirit Holy Spirit




True Spirit Your Spirit
breathe on me breathe on me

Overall Meaning

In this gospel song, the New Jersey Mass Choir of GMWA calls out to the Holy Spirit, asking for comfort and joy to be breathed into their souls. They recognize the Holy Spirit as the Lord of the Promise, the power of the highest, the spirit of glory and the voice of the Lord. The lyrics reflect the choir's deep reverence and longing for divine intervention, which they compare to waiting for the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles and gave them the power to spread the word of God. They ask for the wind to blow fresh from heaven and for the promised power to be given, emphasizing that they are ready and receptive to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit.


The repetition of the phrase "breathe on me" is significant because it evokes the image of God breathing life into Adam and signifies a desire for a personal encounter with the Holy Spirit. The use of powerful adjectives like "Mighty," "Burning," and "True" Spirit is a deliberate attempt to capture the multifaceted and dynamic nature of the Holy Spirit. Overall, the song speaks to the choir's deep faith and belief in the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.


Line by Line Meaning

Holy Spirit speak comfort to my soul
May the Holy Spirit provide me with comfort in my soul.


Holy Spirit let Your joys unfold
Allow the Holy Spirit to reveal the joys within me.


Lord of the Promise power of the highest
The Lord has promised to be the highest power.


spirit of glory voice of the Lord, breathe on me
May the Holy Spirit, who represents the glory and voice of the Lord, breathe on me.


We are waiting blessed Master
We are patiently waiting for our blessed Master.


like the day of Pentecost
Like the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples.


let the wind blow fresh from heaven
Allow a fresh breeze of heaven to flow into our lives.


let the promised power be given
May we receive the power promised by the Lord.


Lord of the promise power of the highest
The Lord has promised to be the highest power.


spirit of glory voice of the Lord
The Holy Spirit represents the glory and voice of the Lord.


Sweet Spirit Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is a kind and gentle spirit.


Mighty Spirit Your Spirit
The Holy Spirit is a powerful spirit.


Burning Spirit Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is a fiery and passionate spirit.


True Spirit Your Spirit
The Holy Spirit is a spirit of truth and honesty.


breathe on me breathe on me
May the Holy Spirit breathe on me, providing life and power.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ALBERT AYLER

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