SPIRIT OF LIFE

"Spirit of Life" is a tender, flowing prayer that asks the Holy Spirit to dwell within us. Rather than a booming Pentecost anthem, this piece feels deeply personal and grounded. It opens with a quiet plea for the Spirit to come and sing in our hearts, setting a reflective mood that works beautifully for a quiet moment of prayer, a retreat, or a gentle meditation after Communion.

The lyrics draw on the natural world—the wind, the sea, roots, and wings—to describe how the Spirit moves and sustains us. As the choir sings about giving life "the shape of justice," the harmony swells, reminding the congregation that faith calls us to action as well as peace. The arrangement keeps the voices closely woven, allowing the soprano melody to float clearly above the gentle, echoing responses in the lower parts. It is a simple but moving piece that leaves the church in a state of quiet contemplation.