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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
God’s Breath
The word “spirit” is tied to “breath.” The Old Testament Hebrew word ruach is translated breath, wind or spirit. The New Testament Greek pneuma also means wind or spirit. The Holy Spirit is God’s breath in me. It’s been that way … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Pentecost
Tagged Breath of God, Genesis 2:7, Holy Spirit, pneuma, ruach
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Come, Blessed Gift
This week’s survey of Pentecost hymns led me to one I’ve never seen or heard before. It looks to be from an old hymnbook, just the words, no tune. “Come, holy Spirit! now descend; Most blessed gift which God can … Continue reading
Come, Voice of God
Samuel Longfellow, younger brother to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, wrote a few poems himself. This is one of them. “Holy Spirit, Truth divine, dawn upon this soul of mine. Voice of God, and inward Light, wake my spirit, clear my sight.” … Continue reading
Posted in Pentecost, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Holy Spirit, Samuel Longfellow, voice of God
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Come, Spirit of God
“Spirit of God, descend upon my heart, wean it from sin, through all its pulses move.” George Croly, 1854 With every beat of my heart, my blood nourishes every cell in my body. Likewise, with every beath of … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Breath of God, George Croly, Spirit of God
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Come, Holy Comforter
I have always liked the hymn Come, Thou Almighty King (anonymous, published in 1753). Let’s focus on verse 3 and the Spirit: “Come, holy Comforter, thy sacred witness bear . . .” The Holy Spirit bears witness? … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Come Thou Almighty King, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 12:2, Holy Comforter, John 1:12, Philippians 1:6, Psalm 139:14
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Come, Heavenly Dove
This week, I’m pondering my favorite Pentecost hymns, looking for the wisdom that speaks to my heart, year after year. “Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers; Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts … Continue reading
Posted in Pentecost
Tagged Come Holy Spirit, Isaac Watts, Pentecost
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Holy Connection
The Holy Spirit connects us to God and to each other. 1 Corinthians 12:13 (TLB) Each of us is a part of the one body of Christ. Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some … Continue reading
Posted in Pentecost
Tagged 1 Corinthians 12:13, Holy Spirit, one body
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Holy Communicator
2 Samuel 23:2 (GW) The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me. His words were on my tongue. The words of this Old Testament verse were spoken by David, but it’s happened to me too. When I’m at a loss … Continue reading
Holy Compass
Isaiah 30:21 (NASB) Your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right or to the left. The Holy Spirit guides our steps. Right or left. North … Continue reading
Posted in Pentecost
Tagged compass, Holy Spirit, Isaiah 30:21, Pentecost
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Holy Comforter
Isaiah 40:1-2 (MSG) “Comfort, oh comfort my people,” says your God. “Speak softly and tenderly to Jerusalem, but also make it very clear that she has served her sentence, that her sin is taken care of—forgiven!” The Holy Spirit is … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Holy Spirit, Isaiah 40:1-2, The Comforter, Vini Sancte Spiritus
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