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The Fruit of the Spirit from Act & React By Kevin Stone For Nine Readers

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Purpose: To present the fruit of the Spirit as a theme of the whole Bible. To remind that fruit is a gift of God and cannot be manufactured by human effort. To show how God himself exhibits these qualities.

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Production Notes: A dramatic scripture reading for nine readers, using Galatians 5:22-23 and the first few verses of John 15 to open the Bible’s cornucopia of spiritual fruit. It is designed to be read a cappella. It is important that the readers have voices that blend well. Strive for a musical quality in this piece. The tempo should be rather quick, with little or no space between lines. If the readers step on each other’s lines, it will help keep the audience alert and help emphasize the effect of harmony. (And a reminder that “saith” is pronounced “seth.”) The start of every line signifies who reads that line. If a word is underlined, however, the superscript will signify what other reader(s) will read that word in unison with the original reader. For example:

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1: “In the beginning, God2 created the heavens3 and the earth2,3.” (READER 1 will read the entire line; on the word “God,” READER 2 joins to say that one word in unison; the word “heavens” is said by READERS 3 and 1 simultaneously; and “earth” is said by all three READERS together.) An asterisk within a line signals that the following line should be started at that point. For example: 1: “In the beginning, God created the heavens * and the earth.” 2: “Let the earth rejoice!” (As READER 1 says “and,” READER 2 will say “Let.” “The earth” will be said in unison, and then READER 2 will finish his line as if nothing had happened.) If practice time is limited, or if a simpler reading is desired, the asterisks and the underlining can be ignored. All scripture is taken from the King James Version (slightly modified in places) and is public domain.

“The Fruit of the Spirit” is taken from Act & React. Copyright © 1998 by Kevin Stone. All print rights administered by Lillenas® Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States.

Playing Time: 6 minutes 1: Jesus answered and said, 2—5: I am the True Vine, 6—9: and * My Father— 1 and 3: Our Father which art in heaven— 6—9: My Father is the husbandman . . . 2: I am the Vine, ye are the branches. 1: He that abideth in Me6, and I in him4, the same bringeth forth much fruit. 2: Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit3-6, saith the Lord of hosts.

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1: Herein is My Father glorified7, that ye bear much fruit. 2: By My Spirit, saith the Lord— 5: The Lord— 8: The Lord of hosts.

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1: The fruit of the Spirit of Love, 2: Joy, 3: Peace, 4: Patience, 5: Gentleness, 6: Goodness,

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7: Faith, 8: Meekness, 9: And Self-control. 3—9: The greatest of these— 1 and 2: The greatest of these is Love. 1: Love one another, as I have loved you. 5: A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another1. 4 and 6: Love your * enemies. 7 and 8: Love your enemies. 1: Love thy neighbor as thyself. 2: Not by might, not by power.9 1: The fruit of the Spirit is Love.

“The Fruit of the Spirit” is taken from Act & React. Copyright © 1998 by Kevin Stone. All print rights administered by Lillenas® Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States.

5: Love covereth all sins. 1: Love is of God4; and everyone that loveth is born of God6 and knoweth God6,7. 4, 5, 8, and 9: The fruit of the Spirit— 2: The fruit of the Spirit is Joy. 1: For the joy of the Lord8 is your strength. 2: Let thy saints shout for joy6,7,9— 7: —all ye that are upright in heart! 2: In Thy presence is fullness3 of joy. 4: I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation5. 6 and 8: Not by might— 2: They shall obtain joy and gladness. 6 and 8: Not by power—

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2: My servants shall sing for joy of heart.

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9: Ye see Him not3, yet believing4, ye rejoice2—

T O 7: I will turn their mourning * into joy— N O 2: The joy of the Lord is your strength! D 7: —and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

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2: —with joy unspeakable and full of glory5.

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1: These things have I spoken unto you3, that My joy might remain2 in you, and that your joy might be full. 2: In Thy presence is fullness of joy. 8: For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace3. 3: The fruit of the Spirit is Peace. 4: Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace3, whose mind is stayed on Thee. 5: The Lord will bless His people with peace. 3: The peace of God1, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds7 through Christ Jesus9. The chastisement of our peace was upon Him. 2: Peace I leave with you, My peace6 I give unto you— 3: Perfect peace—

“The Fruit of the Spirit” is taken from Act & React. Copyright © 1998 by Kevin Stone. All print rights administered by Lillenas® Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States.

2: —that passes all understanding. 6—9: I will hear what God the Lord will speak, 3: for He will speak peace1 to His people. 5: The fruit of the Spirit is love1, joy2, peace3 . . . 4: The fruit of the Spirit is Patience. 2: I . . . beseech you that ye walk worthy7 of the vocation wherewith ye are called . . . with longsuffering4, forbearing one another in love.1 1: The fruit of the Spirit is Love. 7: Walk worthy of the Lord . . . unto all patience4 and longsuffering4 with joyfulness2. 2: The fruit of the Spirit is Joy. 8 and 9: In your patience possess ye your souls. 4: Be patient toward all men,

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6: And let us run with patience4 the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus.3,7

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R P 4: Let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect T wanting nothing. O N 6—9: The fruit of the Spirit— O D 5: The fruit of the Spirit is Gentleness. 2: By My Spirit, saith the Lord.

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1: And the servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle5 unto all men. 2: Not by might, nor by power8, 5: But be gentle. 9: The wisdom that is from above is . . . gentle5 and easy to be entreated. 6: The fruit of the Spirit is Goodness. 7 and 8: Let thy saints rejoice in goodness. 4: Trust in the Lord, and do good6— 6: —to them that hate you. 7 and 8: Love your enemies. 2: By My Spirit, saith the Lord. 5: As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good6 unto all men. 6: Be ready for every good work.

“The Fruit of the Spirit” is taken from Act & React. Copyright © 1998 by Kevin Stone. All print rights administered by Lillenas® Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States.

9: The wisdom that is from above is . . . full of . . . * good fruits. 6: The fruit of the Spirit is Goodness. 1: Beloved, follow . . . that which is good. He that doeth good— 8: He that doeth good6 is of God. 7: The fruit of the Spirit is Faith. 4 and 5: The just shall live by faith. 3: Have faith in God. 7: For we walk by faith, not by sight— 2: Nor by power. 7: Being justified by faith, 3: We have peace with God. 6: For by grace ye are saved— 4: The just shall live—

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5: —through faith7 . . . It is the gift of God, 1 and 2: The fruit of the Spirit. 8: One Lord— 7: —one faith— 8: —one baptism.

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2: According to your faith be it unto you. 7: Thy faith hath made thee whole. 8: The fruit of the Spirit is Meekness. 1—7: Blessed are the meek, 8: For they shall inherit the earth. 1: Seek ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth8. 6: The meek will He guide in judgment, 8: And the meek will He teach His way. 4: The meek shall eat and be satisfied. 8: They shall inherit the earth. 9: The fruit of the Spirit is Self-control. 1: Every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate9 in all things. 7: Herein is My Father glorified.

“The Fruit of the Spirit” is taken from Act & React. Copyright © 1998 by Kevin Stone. All print rights administered by Lillenas® Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States.

9: He that ruleth his spirit [is better] than he that taketh a city. 2: By My Spirit, saith the Lord. 3: Not by might— 5: Nor by power. (Pause) 2—9: The fruit of the Spirit is Love. 1: For God is love. 1, 3—9: The fruit of the Spirit is Joy. 2: The Lord thy God . . . will rejoice over thee with joy . . . He will joy over thee with singing. 1, 2, 4—9: The fruit of the Spirit is Peace. 3: He is our Peace,

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2: And His name shall be called . . . the Prince of Peace3.

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1—3, 5—9: The fruit of the Spirit is Patience.

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4: The Lord, the Lord thy God is . . . longsuffering. 1—4, 6—9: The fruit of the Spirit is Gentleness.

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5: The Lord God . . . shall gently lead . . .

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1: Thy gentleness5 hath made me great.

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1—5, 7—9: The fruit of the Spirit is Goodness. 6: For the Lord is good.

1—6, 8, and 9: The fruit of the Spirit is Faith. 7: Behold, a white horse, and He that sat on him was called Faithful and True. 1—7 and 9: The fruit of the Spirit is Meekness. 8: Learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly of heart. 1—8: The fruit of the Spirit is Self-control. 9: [He] was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 1: My Father— 3: —which art in heaven— 5 and 6: My Father is the husbandman. 2 and 3: Abide in Me, 7: the True Vine, “The Fruit of the Spirit” is taken from Act & React. Copyright © 1998 by Kevin Stone. All print rights administered by Lillenas® Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States.

2—4 and 8: and I in you. 9: I am the Vine, 6: —ye are the branches. 5: Without Me— 7 and 9: I am the Vine— 3—5: Without Me ye can do nothing. 7 and 8: Herein is My Father glorified— 1 and 6: That ye bear much fruit. 2—5: Not by might, 1—9: Nor by power, 2: But by My Spirit, saith the Lord— 5: The Lord— 1: The Lord of hosts.

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“The Fruit of the Spirit” is taken from Act & React. Copyright © 1998 by Kevin Stone. All print rights administered by Lillenas® Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States.