Bright City - Come Holy Spirit Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Come, holy spirit
Fall on us
Burn like a fire
Living flame of love
Verse 1
Come, holy spirit
Fall on us
Burn like a fire
Living flame of love
Verse 2
We're on our knees, holy God
Show us your glory, oh God
We're on our knees, crying for heaven to come to Earth
Verse 1
Come, holy spirit
Fall on us
Burn like a fire
Living flame of love
Verse 2
We're on our knees, holy God
Show us your glory, oh God
We're on our knees, crying for heaven to come to Earth
Verse 2
We're on our knees, holy God
Show us your glory, oh God
We're on our knees, crying for heaven to come to Earth
Verse 3
Father God your will be done
Christ in us your kingdom come
Spirit lead us now as one
Set your church on fire again
Verse 3
Father God your will be done
Christ in us your kingdom come
Spirit lead us now as one
Set your church on fire again
Verse 3
Father God your will be done
Christ in us your kingdom come
Spirit lead us now as one
Set your church on fire again
Verse 3
Father God your will be done
Christ in us your kingdom come
Spirit lead us now as one
Set your church on fire again
Verse 1
Come, holy spirit
Fall on us
Burn like a fire
Living flame of love
We're on our knees, crying for heaven to come to Earth
Video
Come Holy Spirit [Official Lyric Video]
Meaning & Inspiration
Bright City’s “Come Holy Spirit,” released on April 17, 2018, serves as a powerful and direct invocation, a musical prayer seeking the presence and work of the third person of the Trinity. At its heart, the song articulates a fundamental desire within Christian experience: to be filled, guided, and empowered by the Spirit of God promised by Jesus Christ himself. It’s a theme deeply rooted in the New Testament, acknowledging that while the Holy Spirit indwells believers upon conversion, there is also a continuous need and biblical precedent for fresh infilling, empowerment, and deeper communion with the Spirit’s person and work. The song doesn't just speak about the Spirit; it actively calls for His manifest presence, reflecting a yearning for revival, transformation, and a tangible encounter with the divine within the lives of individuals and the community of faith. This is not merely a theological concept set to music but an expression of desperate reliance on the Spirit for life, power, and purpose, much like the early church depended entirely on the promised Helper after Christ's ascension.
Musically, the song builds with a sense of expectant anticipation. The arrangements support the lyrical theme, creating an atmosphere conducive to worship and surrender. There’s a progression that mirrors the increasing intensity of the plea being made – from a gentle invitation to a more fervent cry. This musical journey underscores the importance of the Holy Spirit’s presence, portraying it not as a passive theological truth but as an active force that is desired and needed. The instrumentation and dynamics work together to amplify the song's central message, making the request feel earnest and significant. It avoids being overly complex, allowing the simple yet profound message to take center stage, creating space for contemplation and personal resonance with the prayer being sung. This accessibility makes it effective in corporate worship settings, where many voices can join in the united request for the Spirit’s presence.
Lyrically, the song focuses on different facets of the Holy Spirit’s ministry, implicitly drawing from various biblical descriptions. The call for the Spirit to "come" connects directly with Jesus' promise in John chapters 14-16, where He speaks of sending the Helper, the Spirit of Truth, who will teach, remind, testify, and guide believers into all truth. The desire expressed in the song for the Spirit to move, fill, and empower aligns with the accounts in the book of Acts, where the coming of the Spirit brought boldness, power for witness (Acts 1:8, Acts 4:31), and the ability to live out the Christian life effectively. The song's invitation is also a surrender, a recognition that true spiritual vitality and effectiveness come not from human effort but from the indwelling and operation of God’s Spirit (Zechariah 4:6). It's a longing for the Spirit’s work of conviction, comfort (John 14:26), guidance (Romans 8:14), and transformation, shaping believers more and more into the image of Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18). The simplicity of the request, "Come Holy Spirit," becomes a profound expression of faith, trusting in God's promise to give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him (Luke 11:13), and recognizing the Spirit as the source of life, power, and intimacy with God (Romans 8:15-16). The song serves as a reminder that the Christian journey is not walked in isolation or merely by adherence to doctrine, but in vital, dynamic relationship with the indwelling Spirit, who equips, enables, and assures believers of their identity and inheritance in Christ. It’s an anthem of dependency and a prayer of expectation, encouraging those who sing it to actively seek the ongoing work of God within them and among them.