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Be Open
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Aug 5, 2026 updated
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Richard Smallwood's song "Be Open!" is a gospel worship piece that urges listeners to be receptive to the Holy Spirit and God's Word. The lyrics emphasize opening one's mind, heart, and soul to receive divine love and power, especially when believers gather in prayer. The song celebrates the tangible presence of the Holy Spirit, describing how His movement brings joy and a sense of blessing. It encourages a posture of surrender and openness, assuring that those who do so will be blessed. The repeated calls to feel the Spirit's movement and expressions of gratitude for His presence reinforce a theme of expectant faith and spiritual receptivity.
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[Chorus:]
Be open to the Spirit, be open to the Word.
Be open to His power, let it move all through your life.
God is moving by His Spirit, be open and receive it;
be open to His Spirit and you...
[Sopranos:] shall...
[Altos:] shall...
[Tenors:] shall...
[All:] be blessed.
[Verse:]
The Holy Ghost is here when saints in prayer agree.
While the Spirit is moving, ask of God whatever you need.
Open up your mind, your heart, and your soul to Him,
and He will give you love divine, the Holy Spirit falls down.
[Bridge:]
(When the Spirit moves, it makes me feel alright), yeah.
(Your awesome power moving in my life), hallelujah.
(When the Spirit is present, my soul starts shaking), yeah
(Hallelujah) yeah, yeah.
Move on, move on (in me).
Can't you feel it, the Spirit moving?
Don't you feel it, His power moving?
Can't you feel His Spirit moving all over you?
Thank you Jesus, for Your Spirit.
Thank you Lord, for this feeling.
[Ending:]
Oh, I can feel it, Your Spirit moving all over me.
[repeat as desired]
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
[repeat as desired]