1  Hearing Good News, heaven-bound,

setting foot on holy ground:

chosen, gifted, born anew:

Spirit, she belongs to you.

2  Through the water, birthed and blessed,

with the fragrant oil caressed:

chosen, gifted, born anew:

Spirit, she belongs to you.

3  Wearing Christ’s own precious sign,

breaking bread and sharing wine:

chosen, gifted, born anew:

Spirit, she belongs to you.

4  Clothed with power and filled with grace,

giving voice to Wisdom’s praise:

chosen, gifted, born anew:

Spirit, she belongs to you.

5  Speaking boldly, shedding light,

dreaming dreams and doing right:

chosen, gifted, born anew:

Spirit, she belongs to you.

for girls and women in Christian life

words:  © Elizabeth J. Smith

suggested

music: MONKLAND (TiS 83)