And breathed a world to birth

As God marked its foundation

She formed the shapeless earth,                         Helpmeet and co-creatrix,

And consort of His throne,                                In God, His world and children,

Delighting in each one.

And with our Saviour too

As John announced Messiah,

Descending into view,

Some heard a voice like thunder,

Some saw a heavenly dove:

The whole fount of the Spirit,

The fullness of God’s love.

She led a chosen race

By night and day a Presence

Across the desert’s face:

They saw a cloudy pillar,

At night a shaft of fire,

The signs that God’s own Spirit

Would lead them and inspire.

His people met together

Were following His word,                                 They felt a wind had risen,                                And saw Her living flame

The breath of God’s own Spirit

In fullest measure came.

Knew of Her ancient fame:

As Hokhma and Sophia –                                  For Wisdom was Her name –

As cloud upon the altar,

As Holy Spirit who

As Counsellor and Presence

Is Heavenly Mother too.