Godfrey Birtill - Come O Spirit of The Fear of The Lord Lyrics
Lyrics
Come, O Spirit of the fear of the Lord,
Come, O Spirit of the fear of the Lord,
Through another veil,
To a deeper level,
To foretaste the awe-ful,
Beyond what we have known,
To get in line before You,
To walk the way of wisdom.
I want to keep in step with the Holy Spirit,
Keep in step with the Holy Spirit,
Keep in step with the Holy Spirit,
Keep in step with the Holy Spirit.
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Come, O spirit of the fear of the Lord - Godfrey Birtill with lyrics
Meaning & Inspiration
Godfrey Birtill’s "Come, O Spirit of the Fear of the Lord," released on June 1, 2022, is a profound invocation, a musical prayer that beckons the divine presence into a deeper experience of faith. The song's essence lies not in its melodic structure, though that serves as its vessel, but in its potent message that centers on the transformative power of the "fear of the Lord." This isn't a fear born of terror, but rather the reverent awe and profound respect that aligns one with God’s character and will. The lyrics articulate a desire to move "through another veil, to a deeper level," suggesting a spiritual journey of progressive revelation and intimacy with God. The aspiration to "foretaste the awe-ful, beyond what we have known" speaks to the boundless nature of God's glory, something that can only be partially grasped in this earthly life. This yearning for greater understanding and experience directly mirrors the biblical call to seek God with all our hearts, as found in Jeremiah 29:13, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." The ultimate aim is stated plainly: "To get in line before You, to walk the way of wisdom." This echoes Proverbs 9:10, which declares, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Birtill's plea is for the Holy Spirit’s guidance in this very pursuit, an understanding that true wisdom is not intellectual attainment but a surrendered alignment with the divine. The repeated refrain, "I want to keep in step with the Holy Spirit," is the song's operational core. This is not a passive waiting for God to act, but an active, willing participation in His purposes. It’s a commitment to the dynamic leading of the Spirit, a surrender to His gentle nudges and powerful movements. This sentiment resonates deeply with passages like Galatians 5:25, which exhorts, "If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit." The song powerfully conveys that spiritual growth and righteous living are intrinsically linked to a responsive walk with the Holy Spirit, guided by a foundational respect for God’s holiness and a desire to live according to His wise and loving precepts. "Come, O Spirit of the Fear of the Lord" serves as a potent reminder that the journey of faith is one of continuous deepening, a lifelong endeavor to walk ever closer in step with the Spirit and in awe of the One who calls us to Himself.