Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#149

149. Come, Holy Spirit, raise our songs

1 Come, Holy Spirit, raise our songs
To reach the wonders of the day,
When with Thy fiery cloven tongues
Thou didst those glorious scenes display.

2 O 'twas a most auspicious hour,
Season of grace and sweet delight,
When Thou didst come with mighty power,
And light of truth divinely bright!

3 By this the blest disciples knew
Their risen Head had entered heaven;
Had now obtained the promise due,
Fully by God the Father given.

4 Lord, we believe to us and ours
The apostolic promise given;
We wait the Pentecostal powers,
The Holy Ghost sent down from heaven.

5 Assembled here with one accord,
Calmly we wait the promised grace,
The purchase of our dying Lord:
Come, Holy Ghost, and fill the place.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Holy Spirit, raise our songs
• Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Baptism: Of the Spirit; The Godhead: The Holy Spirit; Pentecost; Holy Spirit: Witness of; Holy Spirit: Baptism of

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CRISPIN
• Composer: Sir G. J. Elvey, 1916-1893
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E♭ Major