Not completed a new song for a few months now. In 2021 I have spent most of my time recording, mixing and mastering songs for release and then, taking a well earned(?) rest.

The 2021/2022 12 Song Challenge started this month with the theme of the Holy Spirit and I now have a completed song, albeit needs some polishing.

The begins with Acts Chapter 1 when Jesus tells them for wait for the gift promised by the Father

Wait (wait in Jerusalem)

Verse: 1

Wait, wait in Jerusalem
for the gift my Father promised to you.
Wait wait for the counsellor
Wait for the promised Spirit of Truth

Chorus: 1

For John baptised with water,
But I baptise with fire
When the Holy Spirit comes
He’ll embolden and inspire
You will be my witnesses
So wait…

Verse 2

Time, time passed too slowly
And slowly people started to leave.
Soon, soon just a remnant
Stayed faithful to the call they’d received

Chorus 2

On the day the Spirit came
The building shook with power
With the sound of rushing wind
And anointing tongues of fire
They became his witnesses
To the world…

Middle 8

In the last days I will pour out my Spirit
Young and old, will prophesy.
On my servants, every woman every man
On all peoples of this world.
He will come

Verse

Now, now hear him calling
To leave our place of comfort and ease
Move, move into action
And rise to fight injustice and greed

Chorus

He did not leave us orphans
He gave to us his power
So let us go with boldness
and take this world of ours
Let us be his witnesses
In our time

Middle 8

In the last days he has poured out His Spirit
Young and old, can prophesy.
On His servants, every woman child and man
On all peoples of our world.
For all time

CCLI Song Number: 7175085
(C) 2021 Richard Stringer