Spirit, Holy Spirit

Capital City Music's song 'Spirit, Holy Spirit' is a heartfelt invocation to the Holy Spirit, expressing a deep yearning for divine presence and guidance. The lyrics are imbued with rich imagery and metaphors that convey the profound relationship between the believer and the Holy Spirit. The opening lines, 'You’ve put air inside my lungs, and a voice upon my lips,' suggest the life-giving and inspiring power of the Spirit, while 'Put a fire within my soul, and You burned me with Your kiss' evokes a sense of passionate, transformative love.

The chorus, 'Spirit, Holy Spirit, How I love You, how I love You,' is a direct and intimate declaration of love and dependence on the Holy Spirit. The plea for the 'Breath of Heaven' to lead the singer to water signifies a desire for spiritual renewal and sustenance. This metaphor of water as a source of life and purification is a common theme in religious texts, emphasizing the need for divine intervention in times of spiritual drought.

The song also highlights the omnipotence and omnipresence of the Holy Spirit, describing it as 'older than the sun' and capable of making 'stars shiver' and 'mountains tremble.' These lines underscore the awe-inspiring power of the Spirit, which is both majestic and intimately close, 'closer than my breath.' The closing lines, 'Spirit come, awake our souls, Draw us into heaven’s glory,' serve as a collective call for spiritual awakening and a deeper connection with the divine, reflecting a communal longing for heavenly peace and restoration.