Heavenly Dove
Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove, Holy Spirit, Rest on us!
Blessed
Pentecost!
Come, Holy
Spirit!
Fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the Fire of Your
Love.
As many
of you know, every song has a story. This song was inspired by a friend, Josephine
Kramer Lucci. She asked us, “Can you write a song to the Holy Spirit, as we see
Him as a dove. Include what the gifts of the Holy Spirit are because I can
never remember them or what they signify.” This was a challenge.
In
preparing the lyrics and music, we pray first to receive guidance on how to
proceed. We believe this is God’s work. He knows who will hear this song. He
will use the song to touch people’s hearts.
We
first had to name the Gifts, Wisdom, Knowledge, Counsel, Piety, Courage
(Fortitude) and Fear of the Lord. That
was easy to find in the Baltimore Catechism. (Do you remember that straightforward
book?) Now we wanted to make the definitions clear yet short so we could
remember the essence of its meaning. Sometimes, we had to use an alternate word
like “Courage” instead of Fortitude. Courage and strength are included in the
meaning of Fortitude. It also work better with the music.
The
refrain of “Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove, Holy Spirit, Rest on us,” was created
for groups of people who would sing throughout the song when there was no
lyrics available for everyone. We knew everyone would remember this.
The lyrics
for the 4 verses describe the Gifts with a short reflection to remember it. We
also added a counter melody with the lyrics “Come, Holy Spirit, come, by means
of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Your well beloved
spouse.”
Below are the complete lyrics
of the song. The song is found on the CDs, “Songs of Inner Healing” and “Songs
of Hope.”
This
day, May the Holy Spirit fill us all with the Fire of His Love. Alleluia!
Heavenly Dove
(Isaiah 11: 1-3)
Chorus:
Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove, Holy Spirit, rest on us.
1. Spirit of Wisdom, Heavenly Dove, Come fill
our minds.
Spirit of Truth, Heavenly Dove, Give us understanding. (Chorus)
2. Spirit of Counsel, Heavenly Dove, Guide us in
truth.
Spirit of Piety, Heavenly Dove, Enflame our hearts with
Love. (Chorus)
3. Spirit of Knowledge, Heavenly Dove, Teach
us Your Way.
Fear of the Lord, Heavenly Dove, Lead us to worship You. (Chorus)
4. Spirit of Courage, Heavenly Dove, Strengthen our wills.
Spirit of Pow’r, Heavenly Dove, Send us in Your Holy Name. (Chorus)
