The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#232

232. Let Songs of Praises Fill the Sky

1 Let songs of praises fill the sky:
Christ, our ascended Lord,
Sends down His Spirit from on high
According to His Word.
All hail the day of Pentecost,
The coming of the Holy Ghost!

2 The Spirit by His heav’nly breath
Creates new life within;
He quickens sinners from the death
Of trespasses and sin.
All hail the day of Pentecost,
The coming of the Holy Ghost!

3 The things of Christ the Spirit takes
And shows them unto men;
The fallen soul His temple makes,
God’s image stamps again.
All hail the day of Pentecost,
The coming of the Holy Ghost!

4 Come, Holy Spirit, from above
With Thy celestial fire;
Come and with flames of zeal and love
Our hearts and tongues inspire.
Be this our day of Pentecost,
The coming of the Holy Ghost!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Let songs of praises fill the sky
• Title: Let Songs of Praises Fill the Sky
• Author: Thomas Cotterill (1819)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Romans 5:5
• Topic: The Church Year: Pentecost

Tune Information

• Name: ERFURT
• Composer: Herman Ilse (1910)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.
• Key: A Major