We would ask, Lord, for your Spirit! It is he who gives us your strength: So we newly understand the old And find that God is near us We would ask, Lord, for your Spirit! We would ask, Lord, for your Spirit! It is he who gives us your strength: We don't want just to ask the questions: We want to know the answer. We would ask, Lord, for your Spirit! We would ask, Lord, for your Spirit! It is he who gives us your strength. Though we are frightened we might lose heart, We still may risk the answer. We would ask, Lord, for your Spirit!