Simon the Sorcerer offered the apostles
Payment for the privilege
Of laying on hands to impart the Spirit
Like he had seen the men of God do.

Simon’s money bought him nothing
But a rebuke,
Because …

You can’t buy the Holy Spirit—
Which is good news,
Because …

If you could buy the Presence of God,
The price would be too high
Because …

You and I are mortals
Who have not enough to pay
For the infinite worth of the Spirit of the Living God!

Child of God,
You need no money,
You need no merit
To Receive the Spirit of God.

I bless you to receive freely.
Freely, receive!