Spirit Surprising

Composed by 35 Mangout Jacy-Minute NGW

Spirit surprising, fresh as the dew
Hope arising, faith renewed
Stirring to life now, what you have begun
To our season of waiting Holy Spirit come!

And fill the earth with glorious new birth
As the mountains ring, rivers sing glory
Breathe in us, new life, again.

Spirit surprising, welcome as dawn
Running fire, brooding storm
Like the drylands long for the rain
Holy Spirit, come to us again.

And fill the earth - with your wisdom
Fill the earth - with a love for peace
Fill the earth - with the sounds of singing
Holy Spirit - come and fill the earth!

Renew the faith of those in darkness
Renew the hope of the young and bruised
Renew the love in ev'ry single heart, O God!

And fill the earth with wonderment
Fill the earth with songs of hope
Fill the earth with dancing joy (dancing joy)
Holy Spirit, come and fill the earth!