Citipointe Worship - Spirit Fall (Dove) Lyrics
Lyrics
This is your nation, we are your people
Your will be done, from streets to cathedrals
This is your city, we prophesy this
We humble our hearts, the God you were taken
The God you were taken
Come rest on us, fall just like a pillar, like a dove
Behold the heavens open up on us
Send Your fire down, Spirit move in power, in us
In us
We are Your house, turn every table
Search us again, Lord find us faithful
This is Your worship, not what we've made it
Lord be the centre, Lord be exalted
Come rest on us, fall just like a pillar, like a dove
Behold the heavens open up on us
Send Your fire down, Spirit move in power, in us
Fall Spirit fall, for Your people, for Your cause
Let the glory be Yours
Raise Spirit raise, as we turn and seek Your face
Heal our land as we pray
Fall Spirit fall, for Your people, for Your cause
Let the glory be Yours
Raise Spirit raise, as we turn and seek Your face
Heal our land as we pray
Jesus have Your way
Have Your way Lord
Jesus have Your way
Come rest on us, fall just like a pillar, like a dove
Behold the heavens open up on us
Send Your fire down, Spirit move in power, in us
Come rest on us, fall just like a pillar, like a dove
Behold the heavens open up on us
Send Your fire down, Spirit move in power, in us
Fall Spirit fall, for Your people, for Your cause
Let the glory be Yours
Raise Spirit raise, as we turn and seek Your face
Heal our land as we pray
Jesus have Your way
Have Your way Lord
Jesus have Your way
Jesus have Your way
Video
Spirit Fall (Dove) feat. Jess Steer (Official Live Video) | Citipointe Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Citipointe Worship's "Spirit Fall (Dove)," released on February 15, 2024, featuring Jess Steer, is a fervent declaration and earnest supplication for divine outpouring. The song’s essence lies in its urgent appeal for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully, transforming individuals and territories alike. It speaks to a deep communal hunger for God's presence, articulated through a blend of prophetic assertion and humble prayer, setting a foundational tone of anticipation for spiritual renewal across a nation.
The lyrical narrative begins with a bold proclamation, "This is your nation, we are your people / Your will be done, from streets to cathedrals." This echoes the prayer Jesus taught in Matthew 6:10, where the faithful petition for God’s kingdom to come and His will to be realized on earth as it is in heaven. It's a territorial claim, not by human might, but by divine right, asserting God's sovereignty over every facet of society, from the mundane to the sacred. The line "This is your city, we prophesy this" underscores a prophetic stance, speaking forth God’s intent over their environment. A profound act of self-examination follows with "We humble our hearts, the God you were taken." This phrase, while poignant, brings a reflective moment, perhaps acknowledging a past turning away from God or a removal of Him from the rightful center of life and society, necessitating a return to foundational reverence. It calls to mind passages like James 4:10, which instructs us to humble ourselves before the Lord, and He will lift us up.
The core request of the song is beautifully encapsulated in its central refrain: "Come rest on us, fall just like a pillar, like a dove / Behold the heavens open up on us / Send Your fire down, Spirit move in power, in us." Each image is rich with biblical significance. The "pillar" evokes the visible presence and guidance of God with the Israelites in the wilderness, a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night, as described in Exodus 13:21-22, symbolizing constant divine direction. The "dove" immediately brings to mind the Holy Spirit descending upon Jesus at His baptism (Matthew 3:16), a symbol of peace, purity, and divine anointing. The plea for "heavens open up" is a longing for unhindered divine intervention and revelation, akin to Stephen's vision in Acts 7:56. "Send Your fire down" is a direct invocation of the Holy Spirit's power, purification, and passion, reminiscent of the day of Pentecost in Acts 2:3-4, where tongues of fire rested upon the disciples, empowering them for ministry. This comprehensive imagery paints a picture of a people yearning for a multifaceted encounter with God's Spirit.
As the song progresses, it shifts to a call for personal and corporate purity with "We are Your house, turn every table / Search us again, Lord find us faithful." This is a direct allusion to Jesus cleansing the temple, overturning the tables of money changers (John 2:15-16), a powerful metaphor for spiritual cleansing within the church and individual lives. It is a prayer for internal reformation, asking God to remove anything that defiles His dwelling place, both individually and corporately, and to reveal hearts that are committed and trustworthy, echoing 1 Corinthians 4:2 about being found faithful in stewardship. The subsequent declaration, "This is Your worship, not what we've made it / Lord be the centre, Lord be exalted," serves as a profound act of repentance, repositioning God at the absolute core of all devotion and adoration, acknowledging that human efforts or traditions can often overshadow the true object of worship.
The bridge intensifies the prayer, moving from personal to national transformation: "Fall Spirit fall, for Your people, for Your cause / Let the glory be Yours / Raise Spirit raise, as we turn and seek Your face / Heal our land as we pray." This is an outright petition for revival, not for self-glorification, but entirely for God’s renown. The dual request to "fall" and "raise" suggests a cycle of divine descent leading to spiritual elevation and renewal. The cry to "Heal our land as we pray" directly channels the promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14, where God states that if His people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from wicked ways, He will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. The repeated, unwavering declaration "Jesus have Your way" is the ultimate surrender, an invitation for God's sovereign will and authority to take precedence in every life and every sphere, bringing about His perfect plan and purpose. "Spirit Fall (Dove)" therefore stands as a powerful anthem of spiritual longing, repentance, and expectation for the transformative work of God's Holy Spirit in our time.