Every Time I Feel the Spirit

"Every Time I Feel the Spirit" (aka "Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit") is an African-American spiritual dating to before the US Civil War. The song has been frequently recorded by contemporary artists and gospel music 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. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

See also

• Christian child's prayer § Spirituals

References

External links

• Lyrics to "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" (first version) at negrospirituals.com Archived 2015-02-15 at the Wayback Machine
• Lyrics to "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" (second version) at negrospirituals.com Archived 2012-01-10 at the Wayback Machine