Deiss "The Spirit of God rests upon me"

Arranged by Mark Husey, organist and tenor with Mary Alice Thomy, Soprano and the assembly of Saint Peter's Catholic Church: Columbia, South Carolina USA

REFRAIN The Spirit of God rests upon me, the Spirit of God consecrates me,
The Spirit of God bids me go forth to proclaim his peace and joy.
1. The Spirit of God sends me forth, called to witness the kingdom of Christ among all the nations; called to proclaim the good news of Christ to the poor. My spirit rejoices in God, my Savior. REFRAIN

2. The Spirit of God sends me forth, called to witness the kingdom of Christ among all the nations; called to console the hearts overcome with great sorrow. My spirit rejoices in God, my Savior. REFRAIN

3. The Spirit of God sends me forth, called to witness the kingdom of Christ among all the nations; called to comfort the poor who mourn and who weep. My spirit rejoices in God, my Savior. REFRAIN

[Omitted verses:
4. The Spirit of God sends me forth, called to witness the kingdom of Christ among all the nations; called to announce the grace of salvation to all. My spirit rejoices in God, my Savior. REFRAIN

5. The Spirit of God sends me forth, called to witness the kingdom of Christ among all the nations; called to reveal God?s glory among all the people. My spirit rejoices in God, my Savior. REFRAIN ]

Text: Isaiah 61:1, 2; Luke 4:18-19; Lucien Deiss, C S Sp, b.1921, © 1970, 1973, World Library Publications, Inc.