Uploaded August 2013 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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David Ashley White, director of the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston, has written extensively for choir and voice.

The text for Spirit, Moving Over Chaos was written by Patricia B. Clark:

Spirit, moving over chaos,
bringing light where there was none,
be to us a light, revealing
where the work is to be done.
Praise to God, among us dwelling,
praise the Spirit giving light.

Breath, instilling animation,
giving life, informing soul,
breathe into all our beings
life that makes the Body whole.
Praise to God, among us dwelling:
praise the Spirit giving life.

Power, Lifeforce, Inspiration,
blowing, breathing, brooding here,
call, enliven, and empower
for your work, both far and near.
Praise to God, among us dwelling,
praise the Spirit giving strength.

Wind, inflaming fearfilled bodies,
sending them to tell the News,
fire anew your church's spirit,
show the path we ought to choose.
Praise to God, among us dwelling,
praise the Spirit giving fire.


Performed by the choir of Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church
Directed by Brady Knapp & Courtney Daniell-Knapp

©2012 Selah Publishing Co., Inc. selahpub.com
selahpub.com/Choral/ChoralTitles/405-633-SpiritMoving.html

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