The Dove invites worshippers into deeper awareness of the Holy Spirit’s presence, portraying Him as the Helper, the Resting Dove, and the Spirit of Renewal. Drawing from biblical images of creation, Christ’s redemptive work, and the indwelling Spirit, the song emphasizes divine nearness and spiritual dependence.
VERSE 1
God was there at the beginning, His Spirit brooding like a dove
Spoke the earth into existence, formed creation that He loved
Man was born of perfect image, made to be a friend of God
Meant to dwell within His presence, yeah it’s where we all belong
CHORUS
Holy Spirit, all we need is more of you
We want more of You
VERSE 2
When sin had spoiled creation the creator sent a flood
On the cusp of new beginning He again released the dove
And after all the searching it found a place to land
On Christ the perfect son who would redeem it all again
Looking for the branches it landed on the vine
The one for our redemption who would bridge eternal life
CHORUS
Holy Spirit, the truth the living water
All we need is more of you, we want more of you
Holy Spirit, the helper and the healer
All we need is more of you, we want more of you
BRIDGE
Let this be an upper room, light the flame we burn for You
Holy Holy Holy Spirit
Like a mighty rushing wind, pour Your spirit out again
Holy Holy Holy Spirit
VERSE 3
It is not by my own earning, to have the helper at my side
The gift was fully purchased when the lamb was crucified
So now freely I can ask Him for His blood has washed me clean
Let the dove of heaven rest upon the Christ in me
TAG
Let the dove of heaven rest upon the Christ in me
Holy Spirit come and rest upon the Christ in me
Creation and the Spirit’s Presence
“God was there at the beginning” affirms Genesis 1:1-2, where God’s Spirit hovers over the waters before creation. The phrase “His Spirit brooding like a dove” draws imagery from both Genesis and the baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:16), connecting the Holy Spirit’s creative and redemptive work.
“When sin had spoiled creation the creator sent a flood” aligns with Genesis 6–8, describing the judgment and mercy of God through Noah’s ark. “He again released the dove” reflects the dove Noah sent as a sign of restored peace, pointing to the Spirit bringing renewal through Christ.
“On Christ the perfect son who would redeem it all again” refers to Jesus as the spotless Lamb who redeems fallen creation (John 1:29, Colossians 1:19–20). “The vine” connects to John 15:5, where Jesus calls Himself the true vine, inviting believers into union with Him.
Relevant Bible Verses about The Dove
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty. Darkness was on the surface of the deep, and God’s Spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters. Genesis 1:1-2 WEB
Jesus, when he was baptized, went up directly from the water: and behold, the heavens were opened to him. He saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming on him. Matthew 3:16 WEB
The next day, he saw Jesus coming to him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 WEB
For all the fullness was pleased to dwell in him, and through him to reconcile all things to himself, by him, whether things on the earth or things in the heavens, having made peace through the blood of his cross. Colossians 1:19-20 WEB
“I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 WEB
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you. John 14:26 WEB
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The Dove lyrics and music by Kari Jobe Carnes, Cody Carnes, Andrew Holt, Austin Davis, 2022.
▷ Scripture quotations taken from the World English Bible (WEB), which is in the public domain.