Fred Hammond - It's Only The Comforter Lyrics
Lyrics
Gathered in a crowded room
Trying to figure out
Just how it will go down
One hundred twenty waited for
The promise that He gave
The day He stepped up on that cloud
Mmmmm?
Suddenly the wind began to blow
Where it came from, they did not know
And those outside who heard
Thought it was absurd
Then Peter said?
Don't be dismayed
These are the last days
It's only the Comforter
It came from above
Because of His love
Yes, it's the Comforter
These tongues that you hear
There's no need to fear
It's only the Comforter
It's the Spirit of the Lord
They were all in one accord
Receive the Comforter
In this present day and time
So much on my mind
It's easy to forget
Feeling broken and alone
Often afraid of the unknown
Creates my drama and my stress
And something inside begins to shake
Driving my darkness far away
And suddenly there's peace
As He gently speaks to me
I hear Him say?
Don't be dismayed
These are the last days
It's only the Comforter
It came from above
Because of His love
Yes, it's the Comforter
These tongues that you hear
There's no need to fear
It's only the Comforter
Let's get on one accord
Magnify the Lord
And be blessed by the Comforter
Only believe
You will receive
And rest assure
He will not leave
This promise is for you
And your sons and daughters too
Please hear me say?
Don't be dismayed
These are the last days
It's only the Comforter
Sent from above
Because of my God's love
He sent us the Comforter
These tongues that you hear
There's no need to fear
It's only the Comforter
Let's get on one accord and
Magnify the Lord
Be blessed by the Comforter
Holy Spirit
You're welcome here
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Fred Hammond - It's Only the Comforter
Meaning & Inspiration
Fred Hammond's "It's Only The Comforter," released on November 14, 2014, as part of his album *I Will Trust*, stands as a powerful testament to one of Christianity's most foundational experiences: the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. This track isn't just a song; it's a profound narrative and a present-day invitation, meticulously drawing from the biblical account of Pentecost to offer comfort and clarity to modern believers. Hammond masterfully recounts the scene from Acts chapter 2, beginning with the disciples "gathered in a crowded room," specifically mentioning the one hundred twenty who "waited for the promise" Jesus gave before ascending (Acts 1:4, 1:8, 2:1). The lyrics vividly depict the sudden, miraculous arrival of the Holy Spirit, described as a "wind began to blow" that surprised even those outside, leading Peter to boldly declare the meaning of the phenomenon: "Don't be dismayed, These are the last days, It's only the Comforter." This core message emphasizes that the manifestations they witnessed – the speaking in various languages, for example – were not chaotic or absurd, but rather the fulfillment of prophecy concerning the Holy Spirit, sent from above "Because of His love" (Acts 2:16-18, John 14:26).
The song then thoughtfully bridges this historical event to the contemporary human experience. It acknowledges the overwhelming nature of "this present day and time," where minds are often filled with worry, making it "easy to forget" the divine promise. Many find themselves "feeling broken and alone," plagued by fears of the unknown that create "drama and my stress." This universal struggle sets the stage for the Holy Spirit's ongoing role in our lives. Just as the Spirit descended powerfully in the Upper Room, the song suggests a personal, internal experience where "something inside begins to shake, Driving my darkness far away." This imagery beautifully conveys the Spirit's comforting and transformative power, bringing profound "peace As He gently speaks to me" (Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 8:26). It's a reminder that the same Comforter who arrived in Jerusalem continues to work within us, guiding and reassuring us through life's complexities.
The recurring chorus reinforces the consistent nature of the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, sent through God's abiding love. It reiterates that the signs and manifestations, even "These tongues that you hear," are not cause for alarm, but rather evidence of divine presence. The song also shifts from the initial biblical recounting to a present-day call to action, urging us to "Let's get on one accord" and "Magnify the Lord." This echo of the early church's unity (Acts 2:46) is a vital spiritual principle, reminding us that collective worship and harmony enhance our experience of God's blessing. The Comforter, the Spirit of the Lord, seeks a welcoming heart and a unified community to work powerfully, ensuring that individuals are "blessed by the Comforter" (Ephesians 4:3, Psalm 34:3).
Further deepening its message of hope and assurance, the song’s bridge declares, "Only believe You will receive And rest assure He will not leave." This promise of an indwelling, unfailing presence is profoundly encouraging. It directly connects to Jesus's words in John 14:16, where He states the Father will give another Helper to be with us forever. The lyrics affirm that "This promise is for you And your sons and daughters too," directly referencing Peter's declaration in Acts 2:39, signifying that the Holy Spirit's blessing is not exclusive to a specific time or people, but extends through generations. It is a timeless invitation to embrace faith, secure in the knowledge that God, "Because of my God's love," sent the Comforter to dwell within and empower His people. The concluding welcome, "Holy Spirit, You're welcome here," serves as a final, earnest invitation, transforming the song from a historical recounting into a personal act of surrender and readiness to receive the divine presence, making it a truly inspiring and foundational anthem for believers everywhere (Revelation 3:20).