Verse 1: "I will not leave you," he declared, As Elijah's time drew near, From Gilgal down to Bethel, Then to Jericho without fear. "What can I do for you?" he asked, "Before I'm taken away," "A double portion of your spirit," Elisha dared to say. Chorus: A double portion of the spirit, To carry on the work, From healing waters, multiplying oil, To raising the dead from earth. The mantle fell, the Jordan parted, The prophets saw and knew, The spirit of Elijah rested, On Elisha through and through. Verse 2: The widow cried, "They'll take my sons, To pay what I owe today," "Gather jars from all your neighbors," Elisha showed the way. The oil kept flowing, jar by jar, Until the last was filled, "Sell the oil and pay your debts," God's mercy was revealed. Chorus: A double portion of the spirit, To carry on the work, From healing waters, multiplying oil, To raising the dead from earth. The mantle fell, the Jordan parted, The prophets saw and knew, The spirit of Elijah rested, On Elisha through and through. Bridge: The Shunammite woman's son, Lay lifeless on the bed, But Elisha prayed and stretched himself, And God raised him from the dead. Naaman came with leprosy, A Syrian commander proud, "Wash seven times in Jordan's stream," And he was healed and bowed. Final Chorus: A double portion of the spirit, To carry on the work, From healing waters, multiplying oil, To raising the dead from earth. The mantle fell, the Jordan parted, The prophets saw and knew, The spirit of Elijah rested, On Elisha through and through. Twice the miracles, twice the grace, God's power in every place.
