When Jesus stood in Nazareth And sang the prophets words "I bring good news, release, and sight "The favor of the Lord." The spirit of, the spirit of The spirit of the Lord Is upon me! When o'er the womb of Pentecost The brooding Spirit howled It birthed the living flesh of Christ With favor to announce The spirit of, the spirit of The spirit of the Lord was upon them When plunged into the death of Christ And raised to life anew The Holy Spirit rests on us With favor to imbue The spirit of, the spirit of The spirit of the Lord is upon us