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Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6 Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:3 Lyrics: 1
Like the murmur of the dove’s song,
like the challenge of her flight,
like the vigor of the wind’s rush,
like the new flame’s eager might:
Come, Holy Spirit, come.
2
To the members of Christ’s body,
to the branches of the Vine,
to the Church in faith assembled,
to her midst as gift and sign:
Come, Holy Spirit, come.
3
With the healing of division,
with the ceaseless voice of prayer,
with the power to love and witness,
with the peace beyond compare:
Come, Holy Spirit, come.
Topics: Pentecost Used With Tune: BRIDEGROOM
Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song
Spirit Divine, Inspire Our Prayer
Author: Andrew Reed Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 393 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:2-3 Lyrics: 1 Spirit divine, inspire our prayer
and make our hearts your home;
descend with all your gracious power;
come, Holy Spirit, come!
2 Come as the light; reveal our need,
our hidden failings show,
and lead us in those paths of life
whereon the righteous go.
3 Come as the fire and cleanse our hearts
with purifying flame;
let our whole life an offering be
to our Redeemer's name.
4 Come as the dove and spread your wings,
the wings of peace and love,
until your church on earth below
joins with your church above.
Topics: Illumination; Pentecost and Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; Illumination; Pentecost; Prayer; Sanctification Used With Tune: GRÄFENBERG
Spirit Divine, Inspire Our Prayer
Lord God, the Holy Ghost
Author: James Montgomery Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 271 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Lyrics:
Lord God, the Holy Ghost,
In this accepted hour,
As on the day of Pentecost,
Descend in all Thy power;
We meet with one accord
In our appointed place,
And wait the promise of our Lord,
The Spirit of all grace.
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 lustre shining more and more
Unto the perfect day:
Spirit of truth, be Thou
In life and death our guide;
O Spirit of adoption, now
May we be sanctified.
Topics: Pentecost
Lord God, the Holy Ghost
O Spirit of the Living God
Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 373 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:17 Lyrics: 1 O Spirit of the living God,
in all thy plenitude of grace,
where'er the foot of man hath trod,
descend on our apostate race.
2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love
to preach the reconciling word;
give pow'r and unction from above,
whene'er the joyful sound is heard.
3 Be darkness, at thy coming, light;
confusion, order in thy path;
souls without strength inspire with might;
bid mercy triumph over wrath.
4 O Spirit of the Lord, prepare
all the round earth her God to meet;
breathe thou abroad like morning air,
till hearts of stone begin to beat.
5 Baptize the nations; far and nigh
the triumphs of the cross record;
the name of Jesus glorify,
till every kindred call him Lord.
6 God from eternity hath willed
all flesh shall his salvation see:
so be the Father's love fulfilled,
the Savior's sufferings crowned through thee.
Topics: Holy Spirit Baptism of ; Holy Spirit Prayers to; Holy Spirit Regenerator; Ministry Ordinations; Supplication For Missions Used With Tune: MENDON
O Spirit of the Living God
Filled with the Spirit's Power
Author: John R. Peacey Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:2-3 First Line: Filled with the Spirit's power, with one accord Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Pentecost and Holy Spirit; Church; Commitment & Dedication; Holy Spirit; Joy; Missions; Nation; Peace; Pentecost; Witness Used With Tune: FARLEY CASTLE
Filled with the Spirit's Power
Wind Who Makes All Winds That Blow
Author: Thomas H. Troeger, b. 1945 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:4 Topics: Pentecost Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH
Wind Who Makes All Winds That Blow
O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts
Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 558 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:21 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, joy of loving hearts,
the fount of life, the light of men,
from fullest bliss that earth imparts
we turn unfilled to you again.
2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood;
you save all those who on you call.
To those who seek you, you are good;
to those who find you, all in all.
3 We taste you, ever-living Bread,
and long to feast upon you still;
we drink of you, the fountainhead,
our thirst to quench, our souls to fill.
4 Our restless spirits yearn for you
where'er our changeful lot is cast;
glad when you smile on us anew,
blest that our faith can hold you fast.
5 O Jesus, ever with us stay;
make all our moments calm and bright!
Chase the dark night of sin away;
shed o'er the world your holy light!
Topics: Bread of Life; Lord's Supper; Bread of Life; Joy; Light; Lord's Supper; Word of God Used With Tune: QUEBEC Text Sources: Latin, 12th Cent.
O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts
Come, Holy Spirit, Our Souls Inspire
Author: Rabanus Maurus; John Cosin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 238 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:3 Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, our souls inspire,
And lighten with celestial fire;
Thou the anointing Spirit art,
Who dost Thy sevenfold gifts impart.
2 Thy blessèd unction from above
Is comfort, life, and fire of love;
Enable with perpetual light
The dullness of our mortal sight.
3 Teach us to know the Father, Son,
And Thee, of both, to be but one;
That through the ages all along
This may be our endless song:
4 Praise to Thine eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen
Used With Tune: VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS
Come, Holy Spirit, Our Souls Inspire
Spirit of the Living God
Author: Daniel Iverson; Michael Baughen Meter: Irregular Appears in 100 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2 Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Love Our Love for Others; Songs for Children Hymns; Pentecost and Holy Spirit; Commitment & Dedication; Humility; Love Our Love for Others; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Word of God Used With Tune: IVERSON
Spirit of the Living God
O Breath of Life
Author: Bessie Porter Head Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2 First Line: O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us Lyrics: 1 O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us,
revive your church with life and power.
O Breath of Life, come, cleanse, renew us,
and fit your church to meet this hour.
2 O Wind of God, come, bend us, break us,
till humbly we confess our need.
Then in your tenderness remake us;
revive, restore, for this we plead.
3 O Breath of Love, come, breathe within us,
renewing thought and will and heart.
Come, love of Christ, afresh to win us;
revive your church in every part.
Topics: The Nature of the Church Born of the Spirit; Church Anniversaries; The Power of the Holy Spirit In Praise of the Holy Spirit; The Nature of the Church Born of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Church Anniversaries; Holy Spirit Used With Tune: BISHOP POWELL
O Breath of Life
O Lord, Send the Power Just Now
Author: C. D. T. Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.7.6 Appears in 119 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 First Line: They were in an upper chamber Refrain First Line: O Lord, send the pow’r just now Lyrics: 1 They were in an upper chamber,
They were all with one accord,
When the Holy Ghost descended
As was promised by the Lord.
Refrain:
O Lord, send the pow’r just now,
O Lord, send the pow’r just now;
O Lord, send the pow’r just now
And baptize every one.
2 Yes, the pow’r from Heav’n descended
With the sound of rushing wind;
Tongues of fire came down upon them,
As the Lord said He would send. [Refrain]
3 Yes, this old-time pow’r was given
To our fathers who were true;
This is promised to believers,
And we all may have it too. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [They were in an upper chamber] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/O_Lord_Send_the_Power_Just_Now); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/t/h/e/theywere.htm)
O Lord, Send the Power Just Now
On Pentecost They Gathered
Author: Jane Parker Huber Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-11 Used With Tune: MUNICH
On Pentecost They Gathered
Praise the Spirit in Creation
Author: Michael Hewlett, b. 1916 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 Topics: Creation, Preservation; Pentecost, The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: JULION
Praise the Spirit in Creation
En un aposento alto
Author: Charlie D. Tillman; H. W. Cragin; Lyn Anderson; F. Blycker J. Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-6 Refrain First Line: Dios, manda tu gran poder Topics: Andar Cristiano; Christian Walk; Compañerismo Cristiano; Fellowship; Consagración; Consecration; Espíritu Santo; Holy Spirit; Ordenación; Ordination; Poder Divino; Divine Power; Presencia Divina; Divine Presence Used With Tune: TILLMAN
En un aposento alto
Saviour, Saviour, hear my humble cry
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 908 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:21 First Line: Pass me not, O gentle Saviour Lyrics: 1 Pass me not, O gentle Saviour,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.
Chorus:
Saviour, Saviour, hear my humble cry;
While on others thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.
2 Let me at the throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief;
Kneeling there in deep contrition,
Help my unbelief. [Chorus]
3 Trusting only in thy merit,
Would I seek thy face;
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
Save me by thy grace. [Chorus]
4 Thou the Spring of all my comfort,
More than life to me;
Whom have I on earth beside thee!
Whom in heav'n but thee! [Chorus] Topics: Bible Songs Invitation Used With Tune: PASS ME NOT
Saviour, Saviour, hear my humble cry
Come Down, O Love Divine!
Author: Richard F. Littledale Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 Appears in 109 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:3 First Line: Come down, O Love divine Lyrics: 1 Come down, O love divine! Seek out this soul of mine
and visit it with your own ardor glowing:
O Comforter, draw near, within my heart appear,
and kindle it, your holy flame bestowing.
2 O let it freely burn, till earthly passions turn
to dust and ashes in its heat consuming;
and let your glorious light shine ever on my sight,
and make my pathway clear, by your illuming.
3 Let holy charity my outward vesture be,
and lowliness become my inner clothing;
true lowliness of heart which takes the humbler part,
and for its own shortcomings weeps with loathing.
4 And so the yearning strong with which the soul will long
shall far surpass the power of human telling;
for none can guess its grace till we become the place
in which the Holy Spirit makes his dwelling.
Topics: Holy Spirit Comforter; Holy Spirit Indweller; Aspiration; Confession; Holy Spirit Comforter; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Indweller; Humility; Love Our Love of Others Used With Tune: DOWN AMPNEY Text Sources: After Bianco da Siena, 15th C.; rev. Hymns for Today's Church, 1982
Come Down, O Love Divine!
Shine, Jesus, Shine
Author: Graham Kendrick Meter: Irregular Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:3 First Line: Lord, the light of your love is shining Topics: Jesus Christ Glory; Church Renewal; Evangelism; Holy Spirit Images of; Jesus Christ Glory; Missions Used With Tune: SHINE, JESUS, SHINE
Shine, Jesus, Shine
Veni Sancte Spiritus
Author: Taize Community Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-11 First Line: Come, Holy Spirit, from heaven shine forth Used With Tune: [Come, Holy Spirit, from heaven shine forth] Text Sources: Pentecost Sequence (verses)
Veni Sancte Spiritus
We Are the Church
Author: Richard Avery; Donald Marsh Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 First Line: The church is not a building Refrain First Line: I am the church! You are the church Lyrics: Refrain:
I am the church! You are the church!
We are the church together!
All who follow Jesus, all around the world,
yes, we're the church together!
1 The church is not a building,
the church is not a steeple,
the church is not a resting place,
the church is a people. (Refrain)
2 We're many kinds of people,
with many kinds of faces,
all colors and all ages, too,
from all times and places. (Refrain)
3 And when the people gather,
there's singing and there's praying,
there's laughing and there's crying
sometimes, all of it saying, (Refrain)
4 At Pentecost some people
received the Holy Spirit
and told the good news through the world
to all who would hear it. (Refrain)
Topics: Living in God's World Being the Church Used With Tune: [The church is not a building]
We Are the Church
The Church's one foundation
Author: Samuel John Stone (1839-1900) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 859 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:5 Lyrics: 1 The Church's one foundation
is Jesus Christ her Lord:
she is his new creation
by water and the word;
from heaven he came and sought her
to be his holy bride;
with his own blood he bought her,
and for her life he died.
2 Called forth from every nation,
yet one o'er all the earth,
her charter of salvation:
one Lord, one faith, one birth.
One holy name she blesses,
and shares one holy food,
as to one hope she presses,
with every grace endued.
3 In toil and tribulation,
and tumult of her war
she waits the consummation
of peace for evermore,
till with the vision glorious
her longing eyes are blest,
and the great Church victorious
shall be the Church at rest.
4 Yet she on earth has union
with God, the Three in one,
and mystical communion
with those whose rest is won.
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we,
like them, the meek and lowly,
on high may dwell with thee. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Church unity and ecumenism; Communion of Saints Used With Tune: AURELIA
The Church's one foundation
O Day of Rest and Gladness
Author: Christopher Wordsworth Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 813 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1 Lyrics: 1 O day of rest and gladness,
O day of joy and light,
O balm of care and sadness,
most beautiful, most bright!
On thee the high and lowly
before th'eternal throne
sing "Holy, holy, holy"
to the great Thee-in-One.
2 On thee at the creation,
the light first had its birth,
on thee for our salvation
Christ rose from depths of earth;
on thee our Lord victorious,
the Spirit sent from heav'n,
and thus on thee most glorious,
a triple light was giv'n.
3 New graces ever gaining
from this our day of rest,
we reach the rest remaining
to spirits of the blest.
To Holy Ghost be praises,
to Father and to Son;
the church her voice upraises
to thee, blest Three-in-One.
Used With Tune: CRÜGER
O Day of Rest and Gladness
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
Author: George Croly Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 341 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:4 Lyrics: 1. Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;
Wean it from earth; thro' all its pulses move;
Stopp to my weakness, mighty as Thou art,
And make me love Thee as I ought to love.
2. I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies,
No sudden rending of the veil of clay,
No angel visitant, no op'ning skies;
But take the dimness of my soul away.
3. Teach me to feel that Thou art always nigh;
Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear;
To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh;
Teach me the patience of unceasing prayer.
4. Teach me to love Thee as Thine angels love,
One holy passion filling all my frame;
The kindling of the heav'n-descended Dove,
My heart an altar, and Thy love the flame. Used With Tune: MORECAMBE
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
Day of Pentecost
Author: John Keble Appears in 113 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1 First Line: When God, of old, came down from heaven Lyrics: 1 When God, of old, came down from heaven,
In power and wrath he came;
Before his feet the clouds were riven,
Half darkness and half flame.
2 But when he came the second time,
He came in power and love;
Softer than gales at morning prime,
Hovered his holy Dove.
3 The fires that rushed on Sinai down
In sudden torrents dread,
Now gently light a glorious crown
On every sainted head.
4 Like arrows went those lightnings forth,
Winged with the sinner's doom;
But these, like tongues, o'er all the earth
Proclaiming life to come. Topics: The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: ROGET
Day of Pentecost
This Is the Day
Author: Les Garrett Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Topics: Meeting with God's People Gathering Used With Tune: THIS IS THE DAY Text Sources: stanzas 2-3 traditional
This Is the Day
Spirit, Now Live in Me
Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Meter: 9.9.9.6 Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:2-3 First Line: O holy Dove of God descending Topics: Holy Spirit Indweller; Holy Spirit Illuminator; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Indweller; Holy Spirit Lifegiver Used With Tune: LOIS
Spirit, Now Live in Me
Spirit, Spirt of Gentleness
Author: James K. Manley Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 First Line: You moved on the waters Refrain First Line: Spirit, Spirit of gentleness Topics: The Power of the Holy Spirit In Praise of the Holy Spirit Used With Tune: SPIRIT OF GENTLENESS
Spirit, Spirt of Gentleness
Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race
Author: Ruth Duck, b. 1947 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-11 Used With Tune: TALLIS' CANON
Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race
Spirit of God within Me
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 7.6.8.7.8.6.8.6 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-11 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God within me,
Possess my human frame;
Fan the dull embers of my heart,
Stir up the living flame:
Strive till that image Adam lost,
New minted and restored,
In shining splendor brightly bears
The likeness of the Lord.
2 Spirit of truth within me,
Possess my thought and mind;
Lighten anew the inward eye
By Satan rendered blind:
Shine on the words that wisdom speaks
And grant me pow'r to see
The truth made known to all in Christ,
And in that truth be free.
3 Spirit of love within me,
Possess my hands and heart;
Break through the bonds of self-concern
That seeks to stand apart:
Grant me the love that suffers long,
That hopes, believes and bears;
The love fulfilled in sacrifice,
That cares as Jesus cares.
4 Spirit of life within me,
Possess this life of mine;
Come as the wind of heaven's breath,
Come as the fire divine!
Spirit of Christ, the living Lord,
Reign in this house of clay,
Till from its dust with Christ I rise
To everlasting day.
Used With Tune: WILLOW RIVER
Spirit of God within Me
When God the Spirit Came
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:2-8 First Line: When God the Spirit came upon his church outpoured Topics: Pentecost Season; Church Heritage; Church Ministry and Ministers; Church Nature; Fruit of the Spirit; Holy Spirit Filling of; Missions; Pentecost Season; Witnessing
When God the Spirit Came
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Author: Edwin Hatch Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 339 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:2 Lyrics: 1 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love what Thou dost love,
And do what Thou wouldst do.
2 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Until my heart is pure,
Until with Thee I will one will,
To do and to endure.
3 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Till I am wholly Thine,
Until this earthly part of me
Glows with Thy fire divine.
4 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
So shall I never die,
But live with Thee the perfect life
Of Thine eternity.
Amen. Topics: Commitment; Life Everlasting, The; Spirit, The Holy Used With Tune: TRENTHAM
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
O Love, How Deep, How Broad
Author: Benjamin Webb Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 139 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 First Line: O Love, how deep, how broad, how high Lyrics: 1 O Love, how deep, how broad, how high,
how passing thought and fantasy:
that God, the Son of God, should take
our mortal form for mortals' sake.
2 For us baptized, for us he bore
his holy fast and hungered sore;
for us temptations sharp he knew,
for us the tempter overthrew.
3 For us he prayed, for us he taught,
for us his daily works he wrought,
by words and signs and actions, thus
still seeking not himself, but us.
4 For us to evil power betrayed,
scourged, mocked, in purple robe arrayed,
he bore the shameful cross and death,
for us gave up his dying breath.
5 For us he rose from death again;
for us he went on high to reign;
for us he sent his Spirit here
to guide, to comfort, and to cheer.
6 All glory to our Lord and God
for love so deep, so high, so broad–
the Trinity whom we adore
forever and forevermore.
Topics: Jesus Christ Baptism; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Baptism of; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Christ Son of God; Jesus Christ Suffering; Jesus Christ Temptation Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS Text Sources: Anonymous Latin hymn, 15th C.
O Love, How Deep, How Broad
On This Day, the First of Days
Author: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 Appears in 83 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Lyrics: 1 On this day, the first of days,
God our Maker's name we praise;
Who, creation’s Lord and Sspring
Did the world from darkness bring.
2 On this day the eternal Son
Over death his triumph won;
On this day the Spirit came
With its gifts of living flame.
3 Word-made-flesh, all praises be!
You from sin have set us free;
And with you we die and rise
Unto God in sacrifice.
4 Holy Spirit, you impart
Gifts of love to every heart;
Give us light and grace, we pray,
Fill our hearts this holy day.
5 God, the blessed Three in One,
May your holy will be done;
In your word our souls are free,
As we praise the Trinity. Topics: Easter Season; Trinity Sunday; Commitment; Creation; Freedom; Gathering; God the Father (Creator); Grace; Light; Morning; New Year; Petition; Praise; Sacrifice; Sunday Used With Tune: LÜBECK Text Sources: La Mans Breviary. 1748
On This Day, the First of Days
Let Every Christian Pray
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 6.6.6 D Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Lyrics: 1 Let every Christian pray,
this day and every day,
come, Holy Spirit, come!
Was not the church we love
commissioned from above?
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
2 The Spirit brought to birth
the church of Christ on earth
to seek and save the lost:
God never has withdrawn,
since that tremendous dawn,
the gifts at Pentecost.
3 Only the Spirit's power
can fit us for this hour:
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Instruct, inspire, unite,
and help us see your light:
Come, Holy Spirit, come! Used With Tune: LAUDES DOMINI
Let Every Christian Pray
Fear Not, Rejoice and Be Glad
Author: Priscilla Wright, 1928- Meter: Irregular Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 First Line: The fig tree is budding, the vine bearing fruit Used With Tune: CLAY
Fear Not, Rejoice and Be Glad
She sits like a bird, brooding on the waters
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Meter: 11.11 D Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Holy Spirit name and images for; Word of God Used With Tune: THAINAKY
She sits like a bird, brooding on the waters
This Is the Day When Light Was First Created
Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-11 Lyrics: 1 This is the day when light was first created,
Symbol and gift of order and design.
In light is God's intention clearly stated,
The break of day reveals his loving mind.
2 This is the day of our complete surprising,
Repeat of Easter: Christ has come to life!
Now is the feast of love's revolt and rising
Against the rule of hell and death and grief.
3 We join to praise, with ev'ry race and nation,
The God who with the world his Spirit shares;
Strong wind of change and earth's illumination,
Dispelling static thoughts and darkest fears.
4 This is the day of worship and of vision,
Great birthday of the church in ev'ry land.
Let Christians all confess their sad division
And seek the strength again as one to stand.
5 We pray that this, the day of re-creation,
May hallow all the week this is to come.
Help us, O Lord, to lay a good foundation
For all we do at work, at school, at home.
Used With Tune: NORTHBROOK
This Is the Day When Light Was First Created
Come, O Spirit
Author: John A. Dalles Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 First Line: Come, O Spirit, with Your sound Used With Tune: BOUNDLESS MERCY
Come, O Spirit
Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us
Author: Janie Alford Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Lyrics: 1 Come, O Spirit, dwell among us,
Come with Pentecostal power;
Give the church a stronger vision,
Help us face each crucial hour.
Built upon a firm foundation,
Jesus Christ, the Cornerstone,
Still the church is called to mission
That God's love shall be made known.
2 We would raise our alleluias
For the grace of yester-years;
For tomorrow's unknown pathway,
Hear, O Lord, our humble prayers.
In the church's pilgrim journey
You have led us all the way,
Still in presence move before us,
Fire by night and cloud by day.
3 Come, O Spirit, dwell among us;
Give us words of fire and flame.
Help our feeble lips to praise You,
Glorify Your holy name.
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
Three in one: what mystery!
We would sing our loud hosannas
Now and through eternity. Used With Tune: EBENEZER
Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us
El Gran Día Viene
Author: P. Grado; Ball Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:20 Refrain First Line: ¿Estás listo? Used With Tune: [El gran día viene]
El Gran Día Viene
Go in grace and make disciples
Author: Mary Louise Bringle (b. 1953) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D irregular Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:4 Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Our Response to God in mission and service; Gospel Call; Mission Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Go in grace and make disciples
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,621 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:21 Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer's ear!
It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,
And drives away our fear.
2 It makes the wounded spirit whole
And calms the heart's unrest;
'Tis manna to the hungry soul
And to the weary, rest.
3 Dear name! The rock on which I build,
My shield and hiding place;
My never-failing treasury filled
With boundless stores of grace.
4 O Jesus, shepherd, guardian, friend,
My Prophet, Priest, and King,
My Lord, my life, my way, my end,
Accept the praise I bring.
5 How weak the effort of my heart,
How cold my warmest thought!
But when I see Thee as Thou art,
I'll praise Thee as I ought.
6 Till then I would Thy love proclaim
With ev'ry fleeting breath;
And may the music of Thy name
Refresh my soul in death!
Topics: Redeemer Used With Tune: ST. PETER
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
Revive Us Again
Author: William P. Mackay Meter: 11.11 with refrain Appears in 1,234 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:3 First Line: We praise thee, O God, for the Son of thy love Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! thine the glory Lyrics: 1 We praise Thee, O God,
or the Son of thy love,
for Jesus who died,
and is now gone above.
[Refrain:]
Hallelujah! thine the glory;
Hallelujah, Amen!
Hallelujah! thine the glory;
revive us again.
2 We praise thee, O God,
for thy Spirit of light,
who has shown us our Savior,
and scattered our night. (Refrain)
3 All glory and praise
to the Lamb that was slain,
who has borne all our sins,
and has cleansed every stain. (Refrain)
4 Revive us again:
fill each heart with thy love;
may each soul be rekindled
with fire from above. (Refrain)
Topics: Church Renewal; Praise of God; Saving Work of Christ Used With Tune: REVIVE US AGAIN
Revive Us Again
The Promise
Author: Harriet Auber Appears in 560 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1 First Line: Our blest Redeemer, ere he breathed Lyrics: 1 Our blest Redeemer, ere he breathed
His tender, last farewell,
A Guide, a Comforter bequeathed,
With us to dwell.
2 He came in tongues of living flame,
To teach, convince, subdue;
All-powerful as the wind he came,
And viewless, too.
3 He came, sweet influence to impart,
A gracious, willing Guest,
While he can find one humble heart
Wherein to rest.
4 And every virtue we possess,
And every victory won,
And every thought of holiness
Is his alone.
5 Spirit of purity and grace!
Our weakness pitying see;
Oh, make our hearts thy dwelling-place,
And worthier thee! Topics: The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: ST. CUTHBERT
The Promise
God of Grace and God of Glory
Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 155 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:17-18 Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory,
On your people pour your power;
Crown the ancient church's story;
Bring her bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom,
Grant us courage,
For the facing of this hour,
For the facing of this hour.
2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us
Scorn the Christ, assail his ways!
From the fears that long have bound us
Free our hearts to faith and praise.
Grant us wisdom,
Grant us courage,
For the living of these days,
For the living of these days.
3 Cure your children's warring madness,
Bend our pride to your control;
Shame our wanton, selfish gladness,
Rich in things and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom,
Grant us courage,
Lest we miss the Kingdom's goal,
Lest we miss the Kingdom's goal.
4 Save us from weak resignation
To the evils we deplore;
Let the search for your salvation
Be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom,
Grant us courage,
Serving God whom we adore,
Serving God whom we adore.
Amen. Topics: Christian Year Lent; Christian Year Pentecost; Civil Year New Year; Civil Year Independence Day; Civil Year Labor Day; Other Observances Ecumenism; Other Observances Mission; Other Observances Stewardship; Other Observances World Peace Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA
God of Grace and God of Glory
Universal diffusion of the Spirit
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 54 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-3 First Line: On all the earth thy Spirit shower Topics: The Holy Spirit
Universal diffusion of the Spirit
No track is on the sunny sky
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 29 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:2 Topics: The Holy Spirit; Pentecost
No track is on the sunny sky
Granted is the Saviour's prayer
Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Topics: Holy Spirit Comforter; Holy Spirit Descent of; Holy Spirit Divine; Pentecost; Prayer To the Holy Spirit; Revival Rejoicing in
Granted is the Saviour's prayer
Let Us Build a House (All Are Welcome)
Author: Marty Haugen Meter: 9.6.8.6.8.7.10 with refrain Appears in 26 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:17-18 First Line: Let us build a house where love can dwell Refrain First Line: all are welcome; all are welcome Topics: Ministry; Welcome; Unity; The Church Used With Tune: TWO OAKS
Let Us Build a House (All Are Welcome)
Christ, Whose Purpose Is to Kindle
Author: D. Elton Trueblood Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:3 Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Holy Spirit Baptism of ; Church Ministry and Ministers; Church Renewal; Spiritual Conflict; Courage; Holy Spirit Baptism of ; Social Concerns Used With Tune: ODE TO JOY
Christ, Whose Purpose Is to Kindle
Rejoice! The Year upon Its Way
Author: J. M. Neale Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-12 Lyrics: 1 Rejoice! the year upon its way
has brought again this blessèd day
when on the chosen of the Lord
the Holy Spirit was outpoured.
2 That morning a rushing noise
came like the tempest's sudden voice
and mingled with th'apostles' pryer
proclaimed aloud that God was there.
3 On each the fire descending stood
in quiv'ring tongues’ similitude;
from out the Father's light it came
that beautiful and holy flame.
4 To all in ev'ry tongue they spoke;
amazement in the crowd awoke,
who mocked, as overcome with wine,
those who were filled with power divine.
5 As then, O Lord, thou didst fulfill
each holy heart to do thy will,
so now do thou our sins forgive,
and make the world in peace to live.
6 To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, praise be done;
may Christ the Lord upon us pour
the Spirit’s gift forevermore.
Used With Tune: DEUS TUORUM MILITUM Text Sources: Beata nobis gaudia, c. 5th century; Tr. composite based on J. M. Neale
Rejoice! The Year upon Its Way
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