More Hymns and Spiritual Songs ‎#66

66. It is the Holy Spirit's Day

1 It is the Holy Spirit's day;
Sing joyful alleluia!
When all Christ's people met to pray;
Sing joyful alleluia!

2 With rushing sound, with heav'nly flame
On them the Holy Spirit came:
They blessed and praised God's glorious name;
Sing joyful alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: It is the Holy Spirit's day
• Title: It is the Holy Spirit's Day
• Author: Alda M. Milner-Barry (1875-1940)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1971
• Topic: Resurrection and Pentecost
• Copyright: Used by permission
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: MY DANCING DAY
• Harmonizer: Norman Mealy (b. 1923)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Traditional Cornish Melody, Christmas Carols, 1833
• Copyright: Harmonization used by permission
• Notes: Now Public Domain