Sam Kauffman Poet Rhyme

Breathe On Me Sweet Breath of the Spirit

Breathe on Me Sweet Breath of the Spirit

Breathe on me breath of God
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love what Thou dost love,
And do what thou wouldst do.   Robert Jackson

Light a sanctuary candle of new fire in me
With your breath call up purifying flames
Ignite dying embers, not consumed, but set free.
Breathe on me sweet breath of the Spirit

Send before my steps fiery desert whirlwinds
Incandescent fireworks in valley darkness
Fan your holy inferno of blazing grace - blessed crosswind.
Breathe on me sweet breath of the Spirit.

In a fireball transform my fears with your divine fire
Burn away impurities leaving only glowing faith
That welcomes all to warm beside my hearth - heart's desire.
Breathe on me sweet breath of the Spirit.

Leave your neon signature emblazoned on my poor heart
Luminous conflagration ever warming - a lantern
For pilgrims seeking your eternal fire to impart.
Breathe on me sweet breath of the Spirit.

8-21-20

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Sam Kauffman September 6, 2020 at 3:17 PM This hymn, like It is Well With my Soul, just resonates with me. I loved fleshing out the themes contained in the hymn. Thank you so much for your fav and for your high fives at home plate. I have to admit your favorite line is one of my favorites - not really a surprise!

John Watt September 5, 2020 at 7:10 PM Oops, meant to say congrats for your #1 win!

John Watt September 5, 2020 at 7:09 PM Another fave from your pen of faith, dear Sam. I just love all the fire/flame/embers/fireworks purifying and providing warmth and light. Your refrain line was so well chosen, and I like how you referenced the beloved hymn at the top. But my favorite line is "Fan your holy inferno of blazing grace - blessed crosswind." This speaks so deeply to me. Crosswind - what a great word! Thanks for the edifying words, dear friend. The wind is really blowing those flags in right field!

Heidi Sands August 21, 2020 at 4:23 PM So happy I was led to this tonight. Beautifully written. Very nice Sam! I hope all is well :) Sam Kauffman August 22, 2020 at 1:12 PM I am so glad you found this poem. Thank you for your gracious message! I have loved this hymn ever since I first heard it! All is well. We are experiencing smoke and haze from wildfires. Please keep all those effected in your prayers. Hope you are continuing to be well! Sending you blessings!

Carolyn Devonshire August 21, 2020 at 12:16 PM I love the idea of faith's fireball burning away impurities, Sam. The "eternal" fire burns in our hearts. A beautiful testament to your faith! Hugs, Carolyn Sam Kauffman August 21, 2020 at 12:25 PM Thank you my friend. I so agree! It took me a while to choose which beloved hymn to use as a base but I kept coming back to Breath on Me - the Spirit whose fire burns but never consumes us. Sending hugs back to you!