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Text:It is the Holy Spirit's Day
Author:Alda M. Milner-Barry (1875-1940)
Tune:MY DANCING DAY
Harmonizer:Norman Mealy (b. 1923)

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



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