Familiar and comfortable
Religious tradition descends
No closer to God at the first
Than they are at the end
Expected experiences
Just as the bulletin said
Doctrin'lly pure
But the words were all empty and dead

And the Spirit grieves
And the Spirit grieves

You can tell its professional
As soon as the service begins
It really is somethin' to see
And they're packin' 'em in
Exciting performances in music
And gesture and word
Emotions are high
But beneath it all, nothing is stirred

And the Spirit grieves
And the Spirit grieves

You feel like you're home
When you walk through the living room door
Surrounded by friends that you love
That you've been waiting for
No leader is seen
But still people give voice as they're shown
All bringing the gifts
That the Spirit has given His own
Then led by the Master Himself
Into worship and praise
The Shekinah descends
And enfolds every heart that is raised
And the Spirit sings
And the love of Jesus heals and flows
New life is born
And truth is preached and heard and known
And the Spirit sings
And joy explodes around the throne
And the Spirit sings
And the Spirit sings
And the Spirit sings
And the Spirit sings
And the Spirit sings