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And the Spirit Danced

And the Spirit Danced You were there when the light first shone - You were there when the wind began to blow - And you hovered above the dark earth Then you swept across the face of the empty waters You were there! You were there in Nazareth When a young girl, young girl said “Yes” You were there in a quiet stable To hear the first cry of Emmanuel You were there! You were there on a Sunday morning When you rushed in without warning Tongues of fire in a mighty windstorm The first shout of the church newborn You were there! And the Spirit danced leaping up in wild fire Before our eyes – God’s great surprise! And the Spirit danced in living fire The world has never been the same since the Spirit Danced!

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Date: 6/1/2020 10:00:00 PM
Absolutely beautiful, Sam. Hope all is well... Charlie
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Date: 6/1/2020 7:13:00 PM
I always enjoy the way you use your repeating lines, Sam. This is almost like an answer to the question "Were You There?", the famous spiritual song. Of course, to the Holy Spirit, the answer is always "Yes!" Beautifully and joyfully rendered ~ John
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Date: 6/1/2020 5:45:00 PM
Certainly has never been the same since the Spirit first danced...
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Date: 6/1/2020 3:39:00 PM
Beautiful write Sam, and the spirit was active to inspire the Bible writers, what a dance. loved this one Sam!
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Date: 5/31/2020 11:04:00 PM
So beautiful! I love this, Sam, and it's in my faves. Blessings.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/1/2020 3:28:00 PM
Truly an honor to be in your "favs." Thank you! I love to think about the Holy Spirit dancing. So glad you liked this verse. Blessings to you!
Date: 5/31/2020 8:28:00 PM
And the Spirit danced when our King was born. Nicely done Sam.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/1/2020 3:22:00 PM
I believe you are right, Eve. Our Holy Spirit is so special and full of surprises! Thank you! Blessings to you!
Date: 5/31/2020 1:51:00 PM
Beautiful lyric Sam, reminded me of that hymn, I am the lord of the dance. Hope you're well. Over Fork Over Tom
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/1/2020 2:55:00 PM
We are doing well. Thank you! You are right - this is reminiscent of Lord of the Dance. For me, the Spirit is always in motion - dancing with eternal joy. Take care. Over Fork Over!
Date: 5/31/2020 1:10:00 PM
Well done, may the spirit continue its dance.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/1/2020 2:52:00 PM
Thank you so much. Agreed - may the Spirit continue as our dance partner. Blessings!

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