It is a ballad oriented worship song. The song's eponymous line "Come Holy Spirit" is the leading line for the song.
Come Holy Spirit
Planetshakers Lyrics
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Fall afresh on me
Fill me with your power
Satisfy my need
Only you can make me whole
Give me strength to make me grow
Come Holy Spirit
Pour it out Lord
Pour it out Lord
Pour it out
Your Spirit on me
The lyrics of "Come Holy Spirit" by Planetshakers convey a deep thirst and hunger for the power and presence of the Holy Spirit to fill the singer completely. The song begins with a plea to the Holy Spirit to fall afresh on the singer and to fill him/her with the Spirit's power. The phrase "Come Holy Spirit" is repeated several times to emphasize the desire for the Spirit's presence. The lyrics also acknowledge that only the Holy Spirit can make the singer whole and provide the strength needed to grow spiritually.
The second verse continues the theme of the first, emphasizing the need for the Holy Spirit's power to make the singer whole again. The phrase "Pour it out Lord" is repeated towards the end of the lyrics, conveying a deep longing for the Holy Spirit to fill the singer completely.
Overall, the lyrics of "Come Holy Spirit" express a deep desire for an overwhelming experience of God's Spirit, recognizing that only through the Spirit can true growth and wholeness be found.
Line by Line Meaning
Come Holy Spirit
We call upon the Holy Spirit to come and be with us
Fall afresh on me
We ask the Holy Spirit to come and fill us once again with His presence
Fill me with your power
We ask the Holy Spirit to give us the strength we need to live a life worthy of Him
Satisfy my need
We ask the Holy Spirit to fulfill the deepest desires of our hearts
Only you can make me whole
We acknowledge that only the Holy Spirit has the power to bring wholeness to our lives
Give me strength to make me grow
We ask the Holy Spirit to give us the strength we need to grow in our faith and relationship with God
Pour it out Lord
We ask God to pour out His Holy Spirit upon us
Your Spirit on me
We ask the Holy Spirit to come and fill us so that we may be empowered to live a life of purpose and meaning
Contributed by Joshua B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mal Fletcher
I wrote this little song "Come Holy Spirit" at my piano in Melbourne, Australia in 1986, in one sitting. Since then, thank the Lord, it has been all over the world as have I. The Lord truly chooses the simple things. I'm so grateful. Thank you for posting this. Mal Fletcher
Apologetika kasih
I really like the lyrick of this song,,, God bless u sir
Gino Triolo
I sing this song (In Italian) since I'm a kid and I never knew who wrote it. God Bless you
Martin Holdenmayer
since monday i heard this song about 100 times.... it's really inspiring and comes from a hungry heart... ONLY YOU HOLY SPIRIT CAN GIVE ME STRENGTH AND SATISFY MY NEEDS !!!!!!!!!!!!
Rhonda Kereku
Yes , very powerful.The Holy spirit is our comforter. Praise the Lord.
Cherryred828
Finally, found you! The best version. This song has been in my spirit for a few days. Praying that God will pour out his Spirit on me and my household.
dolly gabriel
this song was so really great! i love you LORD!
Christian Faith Panuncialman
Thank You Lord. I always cry for more of YOU! Save us, all of my friends too!
General
Amen, Hallelujah 🙌! I been so blessed by this song since 2011, man I love this song, I bless the Lord.
Maria Schmidt
Holy Spirit fall afresh on me. Thank you Lord I found this song! I need the strength to grow.