Every time i feel the Spirit

"Every Time I Feel the Spirit" is a classic Negro Spiritual, widely beloved in choir lofts for its rhythmic vitality and deep, personal expression of faith. The song speaks to the sudden, undeniable movement of the Holy Spirit that compels a believer to drop everything and pray. In Nigerian parishes, spirituals like this often find a natural home during the Offertory or as a lively Communion reflection, bringing a surge of energy to the liturgy.

This arrangement by Henry Smith captures the syncopated joy and the steady, driving pulse that makes the genre so engaging for both the choir and the congregation. The verses paint vivid, earthy pictures—Moses on the mountain with fire and smoke, or the gospel train running straight to heaven—contrasting with the deeply internal, repetitive refrain.

When the choir sings the shifting dynamics of the verses and returns to the bold declaration of the chorus, it reminds everyone listening that the Spirit's presence is an active, moving force. It is a song that invites the whole church to recognize those quiet, internal prompts and respond with immediate prayer.