Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#581b

581b. Rejoice, the year upon its way

1 Rejoice, the year upon its way
has brought again this blessed day
when on the Church by Christ our Lord
the Holy Spirit was outpoured.

2 From out the heav'ns a rushing noise
came like the tempest's sudden voice,
and mingled with th'Apostles' prayer,
proclaimed loud that God was there.

3 Like quiv'ring tongues of light and flame,
upon each one the Spirit came:
tongues, that the earth might hear their call,
and fire, that love might burn in all.

4 And so to all were spread abroad
the wonders of the works of God;
they knew the prophet's word fulfilled,
and owned the gift which God had willed.

5 Look down, most gracious God, this day
upon thy people as they pray;
and Christ the Lord upon us pour
the Spirit's gift for evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: Rejoice, the year upon its way
• Title: Rejoice, the year upon its way
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Acts 2:1-4
• Topic: Pentecost; Year B: Pentecost; Year C: Pentecost
• Source: Latin (c. 4th century); Trans.: Editors of "The New English Hymnal"
• Copyright: © The Canterbury Press

Tune Information

• Name: FINNART
• Composer: Kenneth Finlay, 1882-1974
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: © The Executors of Kenneth Finlay
• Notes: A lower setting is provided