Common Praise ‎#194

194. Our Lord, his Passion ended

1 Our Lord, his Passion ended
hath gloriously ascended,
yet though from him divided,
he leaves us not unguided;
all his benefits to crown
he hath sent his Spirit down,
burning like a flame of fire
his disciples to inspire.

2 God's Spirit is directing;
no more they sit expecting;
but forth to all the nation
they go with exultation;
that which God in them hath wrought
fills their life and soul and thought;
so their witness now can do
work as great in others too.

3 The centuries go gliding,
but still we have abiding
with us that Spirit holy
to make us brave and lowly,
lowly, for we feel our need:
God alone is strong indeed;
brave, for with the Spirit's aid
we can venture unafraid.

4 O Lord of every nation,
fill us with inspiration;
we know our own unfitness;
yet for thee would bear witness.
By the Spirit now we raise
to the heavenly Father praise:
Holy Spirit, Father, Son,
make us know thee, ever One.

Text Information

• First Line: Our Lord, his Passion ended
• Author: F. C. Burkitt, 1865-1935
• Meter: 77 77 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Acts 1:4-8
  ;
  Acts 1:9
  ;
  Acts 2:1-4
  ;
  John 15:26-27
• Topic: Pentecost; Pentecost: Year A; Pentecost: Year C; Proper 23: Year B
• Copyright: © SPCK, Holy Trinity Church
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: NAPHILL
• Composer: Harold Darke, 1888-1976
• Meter: 77 77 D
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: © Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd.