Vertical Worship - Spirit of The Living God Lyrics
Lyrics
Spirit of the living God
Spirit of the living God
We only want to hear Your voice
We're hanging on every word
Spirit of the living God
Spirit of the living God
We want to know You more and more
We're hanging on every word
Spirit of the living God
Spirit of the living God
We only want to hear Your voice
We're hanging on every word
Spirit of the living God
Spirit of the living God
We want to know You more and more
We're hanging on every word
'Cause when You speak, when You move
When You do what only You can do
It changes us
It changes what we see and what we seek
When You come in the room
When You do what only You can do
It changes us
It changes what we see and what we seek
You're changing everything
Spirit of the living God
Spirit of the living God
We're leaning in to all You are
Everything else can wait
Spirit of the living God
Spirit of the living God
Come now and breathe upon our hearts
Come now and have Your way
'Cause when You speak, when You move
When You do what only You can do
It changes us
It changes what we see and what we seek
When You come in the room
When You do what only You can do
It changes us
It changes what we see and what we seek
You're changing everything
When You move, You move all our fears
When You move, You move us to tears
When You move, You move all our fears
When You move, You move us to tears
When You fall, we fall on our knees
When You fall, we fall at Your feet
When You fall, we fall on our knees
When You fall, we fall at Your feet
'Cause when You speak, when You move
When You do what only You can do
It changes us
It changes what we see and what we seek
When You come in the room
When You do what only You can do
It changes us
It changes what we see and what we seek
You're changing everything
Spirit of the living God
Spirit of the living God
We only want to hear Your voice
We're hanging on every word
Video
Vertical Worship - Spirit of the Living God (Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2018, "Spirit of the Living God" from Vertical Worship, featuring Canon and Angie Rose on the "Spirit of the Living God (Canon Mix)" single, is a powerful anthem that centers entirely on an earnest plea for divine presence and direction. The song's core message is a profound declaration of dependence on the Holy Spirit, emphasizing a deep yearning to hear God's voice and know Him more intimately. This isn't just a song about acknowledging God's existence; it's an active pursuit, a posture of surrender where the supplicant declares, "We're hanging on every word." This echoes the sentiment of disciples diligently seeking Jesus' teachings, as found in passages like Deuteronomy 18:15, which speaks of a prophet like Moses that the people would "listen." The lyrics articulate a clear understanding of the transformative power of God's presence and action. When the Spirit moves, when He speaks, it fundamentally alters the believer's perspective, shifting their focus from earthly concerns to heavenly aspirations. This mirrors the experience described in Romans 8:14, where believers are led by the Spirit of God, indicating a life guided by His divine promptings. The repeated assertion that "It changes us" and "You're changing everything" is not an overstatement but a theological truth, reflecting the biblical narrative of transformation through the indwelling Spirit, as seen in 2 Corinthians 3:18, which speaks of believers being transformed into the image of Christ by beholding Him, with the Spirit of the Lord. The desire to "know You more and more" speaks to a spiritual hunger, a longing for deeper communion that is foundational to Christian faith, reminiscent of Paul's prayer in Philippians 3:10 for the "power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings." The song's invitation to "lean in to all You are" and "come now and breathe upon our hearts" is a direct supplication for the Spirit's work of regeneration and sanctification. This resonates with the ancient prayer found in Psalm 51:10, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me," and the very breath of life God breathed into humanity in Genesis 2:7, symbolizing His active, life-giving presence. The lyrics powerfully convey the humbling effect of encountering God's presence, leading to a state of awe and reverence where all else fades into insignificance. The imagery of falling "on our knees" and at His feet is a visceral representation of worship and submission, a posture of humility before the Almighty, as described throughout Scripture, notably in Isaiah 45:23, where it is prophesied that every knee shall bow and every tongue confess to God. Ultimately, "Spirit of the Living God" serves as a potent reminder that the true engine of spiritual growth and transformation lies not in human effort, but in yielding to the divine power and guidance of the Holy Spirit.