Lord Let Your Spirit Fall on Me
Shirley Caesar Lyrics


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Well, you know, Jesus said
The day that you hear my voice, harden not your heart
This is all that God is saying to you
Let me come here now abide in you

Lord, let your spirit fall on me
Lord, let your spirit fall on me, let it fall on me
As I go on my way from day to day
Lord, let your spirit fall on me

Please, Jesus, hallelujah

Lord, keep your hands on me, if you will so, Lord
Lord, keep your hands on me
Lord, fall on me, let your spirit move in me
Lord, keep your hands on me

Now, Lord, how can I forget all the things, that you have done for me
One day you shook my dungeon and you set me free
Now that my heart is fixed and I got a made up mind
I'm ready to shout about it because you're with me all the time

Lord, walk in front of me and hold my hand
Lord, let your spirit lead me

Lord, let your spirit fall on me, Jesus
Lord, let your spirit fall on me
As I go on my way from day to day
Lord, let your spirit lead me

So much confusion all over the land, yes, it is
So many things, that I just can't understand

Now, Lord, you told us in your word, if we hold on to your hand
That you'll lead us day by day and you'll brighten up our way
The Lord just walkin' in front of me, I know that know I won't stray
Lord, keep your hands on me

Keep your hands on me
Keep your hands on me, Jesus
If you keep your hand on me, I know I can walk right
If you keep your hand on me, Jesus,
I'll tell everybody that you did it
If you walk with me, Jesus, oh Lord
Let your spirit fall on me
Lord, let your spirit fall on me

Keep your hands on me, let it fall on me, Jesus
Not only me but, Lord, somebody else needs your love
Some mother needs your love, let it fall on me
Jesus, we're waiting on you
Jesus, we need you
Let it fall on me, Lord
Jesus said, "The spirit of the Lord is upon me
You have anointed me to preach the Gospel to the poor
You have sent me to heal the brokenhearted
To recover the sights of the blind
To set at liberty them that are bruised
And to preach the acceptable year unto the Lord"
All he's saying to you right now is,
he wants to fall on you, fall on you
Let it fall on me, Lord, let it fall, let it fall on me, Jesus
We need you right now, Jesus
Somebody in the hospital, they need you right now, Jesus
Somebody behind the jail cells, they need you right now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shirley Caesar's "Lord Let Your Spirit Fall on Me" express the desire for the Holy Spirit to dwell within the singer, to take the lead, and guide them along the way. The lyrics reference several biblical passages, including Jesus' words in John 4:24, "God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth,” and Psalm 95:7-8, “For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand. Today, if you would hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.”


The song also speaks to the struggles and confusion of life, and how the guidance and presence of the Holy Spirit can bring clarity and peace. The lyrics acknowledge the times when life seems overwhelming and the singer seeks the help and support of Jesus. The song ends with a call for the Holy Spirit to fall on everyone, especially those who are struggling and in need. Overall, the lyrics of "Lord Let Your Spirit Fall on Me" express a genuine and authentic desire to have a deeper relationship with God.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, you know, Jesus said
This is a message from Jesus


The day that you hear my voice, harden not your heart
Stay open to Jesus


This is all that God is saying to you
Listen and let Jesus in


Let me come here now abide in you
Jesus wants to stay with you


Lord, let your spirit fall on me
Asking for Jesus to come into her heart


Let it fall on me
Wanting Jesus to come into her heart


As I go on my way from day to day
Requesting for Jesus' guidance every day


Lord, keep your hands on me, if you will so, Lord
Asking Jesus for protection


Lord, fall on me, let your spirit move in me
Asking Jesus to take control of her life


Now, Lord, how can I forget all the things, that you have done for me
Remembering and giving thanks for all that Jesus has done for her


One day you shook my dungeon and you set me free
Jesus released her from bondage


Now that my heart is fixed and I got a made up mind
She is determined to follow Jesus


I'm ready to shout about it because you're with me all the time
She rejoices in Jesus' presence


Lord, walk in front of me and hold my hand
Asking Jesus to lead her


Lord, let your spirit lead me
Requesting for Jesus to guide her


So much confusion all over the land, yes, it is
Acknowledging the chaos in the world


So many things, that I just can't understand
Feeling overwhelmed by life's difficulties


Now, Lord, you told us in your word, if we hold on to your hand
Recalling Jesus' promise in the Bible


That you'll lead us day by day and you'll brighten up our way
Believing in Jesus' guidance and light


The Lord just walkin' in front of me, I know that know I won't stray
She trusts in Jesus' direction


Keep your hands on me
Asking for Jesus' protection


If you keep your hand on me, I know I can walk right
Confident in Jesus' support to stay on the right path


I'll tell everybody that you did it
Sharing her testimony of Jesus' help


Not only me but, Lord, somebody else needs your love
Requesting Jesus' love for others too


Some mother needs your love, let it fall on me
Asking for Jesus' love to be spread to all, including mothers


Jesus, we're waiting on you
Anticipating Jesus' arrival


Jesus, we need you
Acknowledging the need for Jesus' presence


We need you right now, Jesus
Urgently calling for Jesus' help


All he's saying to you right now is,
Jesus has a message for you


he wants to fall on you, fall on you
Jesus wants to come into your heart


We need you right now, Jesus
Urgently asking for Jesus' help


Somebody in the hospital, they need you right now, Jesus
Asking for Jesus' healing for someone in the hospital


Somebody behind the jail cells, they need you right now
Asking for Jesus' help and guidance for someone in jail




Writer(s): michael mathis, michael e. mathis

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