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"Every Time I Feel the Spirit" (aka "Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit") is an
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spiritual dating to before the
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. The song has been frequently recorded by contemporary artists and
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groups.


Lyrics

:Refrain :Every time I feel the Spirit :moving in my heart I will pray. :Yes, every time I feel the Spirit :moving in my heart I will pray :Verse 1 :Upon the mountain, when my Lord spoke, :out of God's mouth came fire and smoke. :Looked all around me, it looked so fine, :till I asked my Lord if all was mine. efrain :Verse 2 :Jordan River, chilly and cold, :it chills the body but not the soul. :There is but one train upon this track. :It runs to heaven and then right back. efrain Alternative Lyrics :Refrain :Every time I feel the Spirit :moving in my heart I will pray. :Yes, every time I feel the Spirit :moving in my heart I will pray :Verse 1 :Upon the mountain, my Lord spoke, :out his mouth came fire and smoke. :All around me, looks so shine, :ask my Lord if all was mine. efrain :Verse 2 :Jordan River, runs right cold, :chills the body not the soul. :Ain't but one train on this track, :runs to heaven and right back. efrain{{cite web, title= The United Methodist Hymnal Hymn 404 Every Time I Feel the Spirit


See also

* Christian child's prayer § Spirituals


References

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External links

* Lyrics to "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" (first version) a
negrospirituals.com
* Lyrics to "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" (second version) a

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