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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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Messina Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 10:00 PM
Absolutely beautiful, Sam. Hope all is well... Charlie
Watt Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 7:13 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
Michael Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 5:45 PM
Certainly has never been the same since the Spirit first danced...
Hamilton Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 3:39 PM
Beautiful write Sam, and the spirit was active to inspire the Bible writers, what a dance. loved this one Sam!
Buehler Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 11:04 PM
So beautiful! I love this, Sam, and it's in my faves. Blessings.
Kauffman Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 3:28 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!
Roper Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 8:28 PM
And the Spirit danced when our King was born. Nicely done Sam.
Kauffman Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 3:22 PM
I believe you are right, Eve. Our Holy Spirit is so special and full of surprises! Thank you! Blessings to you!
Cunningham Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 1:51 PM
Beautiful lyric Sam, reminded me of that hymn, I am the lord of the dance. Hope you're well. Over Fork Over Tom
Kauffman Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 2:55 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!
Babbit Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 1:10 PM
Well done, may the spirit continue its dance.
Kauffman Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 2:52 PM
Thank you so much. Agreed - may the Spirit continue as our dance partner. Blessings!
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