Creator Holy Spirit come and fill
The hungry hearts of men upon this earth
Your fire’s flames defeat the cold and chill
And stir to life the embers of the hearth

Creator Spirit,- He who gently broods,
And ceaselessly inspires and creates
Who nurtures, breathing, seedling plants and shoots,
And kindles, fosters, lures and animates.

Afflatus Spiritus Who fostering lifts
And raises what is weak to fortitude,
Bestow on us your nine effulgent gifts,
And breathe on them to yield abundant fruit.

Spirit of Understanding, Wisdom, Love,-
Enflame and rouse the wavering tepid hearts,
Inspiring mover!- hovering like a dove,
Heal, cleanse and seal the festering wounds and smarts.

Spirit of God - you champion of the poor,
Defender, Councilor and Advocate,
For the afflicted, Lord, provide a cure,
And stir, regenerate and animate!

Sustain the hopeless faltering that grope,
And cannot cope with burdens’ weight and strain,
Fill hopeless aching human hearts with hope
And comfort in adversity and pain.

Breathe wind divine and make the wind abound,
Recover, hover, cover and abide,-
Afflatus Spiritus, our being’s ground,
True God of God, eternal Light of Light.

© Elizabeth Dandy

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Spirit of God Contributed by Elizabeth_Dandy on Sunday, 4th June 2006 @ 12:32:04 PM in AEST Topic: InspirationalPoems Creator Holy Spirit come and fill The hungry hearts of men upon this earth Your fire’s flames defeat the cold and chill And stir to life the embers of the hearth Creator Spirit,- He who gently broods, And ceaselessly inspires and creates Who nurtures, breathing, seedling plants and shoots, And kindles, fosters, lures and animates. Afflatus Spiritus Who fostering lifts And raises what is weak to fortitude, Bestow on us your nine effulgent gifts, And breathe on them to yield abundant fruit. Spirit of Understanding, Wisdom, Love,- Enflame and rouse the wavering tepid hearts, Inspiring mover!- hovering like a dove, Heal, cleanse and seal the festering wounds and smarts. Spirit of God - you champion of the poor, Defender, Councilor and Advocate, For the afflicted, Lord, provide a cure, And stir, regenerate and animate! Sustain the hopeless faltering that grope, And cannot cope with burdens’ weight and strain, Fill hopeless aching human hearts with hope And comfort in adversity and pain. Breathe wind divine and make the wind abound, Recover, hover, cover and abide,- Afflatus Spiritus, our being’s ground, True God of God, eternal Light of Light. © Elizabeth Dandy Copyright © Elizabeth_Dandy ... [ 2006-06-04 12:32:04] (Date/Time posted on site) Advertisments: Previous Posted Poem         | |         Next Posted Poem

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Re: Spirit of God (User Rating: 1 ) by ButchHoward on Sunday, 4th June 2006 @ 10:26:28 PM AEST (User Info | Send a Message) Such a beautiful poem and prayer, truly inspirational. Butch

Re: Spirit of God (User Rating: 1 ) by emystar on Tuesday, 6th June 2006 @ 05:22:36 AM AEST (User Info | Send a Message) Beautifull graphic and incredably awesome, powrfull prayer. Such a humbly prayer. Luv, huggs, smiles, emy

Re: Spirit of God (User Rating: 1 ) by sararose1950 on Wednesday, 7th June 2006 @ 02:50:49 PM AEST (User Info | Send a Message) Beautiful write Elizabeth!! This is one that could be for all paths (except those close-minded) very moving, almost song like!!! Peace and Light! Thank you for writing this one!!! Sara

Re: Spirit of God (User Rating: 1 ) by RLWildPassions on Tuesday, 18th July 2006 @ 05:34:34 PM AEST (User Info | Send a Message) Very true.. beautiful... and from the seed comes all.. Father, Son, Holy Spirit bless this poetess forever, amen. RaquelLeah