O God, the Holy Ghost,
In this accepted hour,
As on the day of Pentecost,
Descend in all thy power.
Like mighty rushing wind
Upon the waves beneath,
Move with one impulse every mind;
One soul, one feeling breathe.
The young, the old inspire
With wisdom from above;
And give us hearts and tongues of fire,
To pray, and praise, and love.
Spirit of light, explore
And chase our gloom away,
With luster shining more and more
Unto the perfect day.
Spirit of truth, be thou
In life and death, our guide;
O Spirit of adoption, come!
May we be sanctified!
James Montgomery, 1819; alt.
Tune: PETERBOROUGH (S.M.)
William H. Monk, 1868
Four Years Ago: Joy! because the circling year
Three Years Ago: O prophet souls of all the years
Two Years Ago: Above the starry spheres
One Year Ago: Hail thee, festival day!
2 comments:
What a great site. I've really enjoyed it. You've done a great job presenting the rich history of the great hymns of the faith.
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