Moravian Book of Worship ‎#378

378. On Pentecost They Gathered

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1 On Pentecost they gathered
quite early in the day,
a band of Christ's disciples
to worship, sing, and pray.
A mighty wind came blowing,
filled all the swirling air,
and tongues of fire a-glowing
inspired each person there.

2 The people all around them
were startled and amazed
to understand their language,
as Christ the Lord they praised.
What universal message,
what great good news was here?
That Christ, once dead, is risen
to vanquish all our fear.

3 God pours the Holy Spirit
on all who would believe,
on women, men, and children
who would God's grace receive.
That Spirit knows no limit,
bestowing life and pow'r.
The church, formed and reforming,
responds in ev'ry hour.

4 O Spirit, sent from heaven
on that day long ago,
rekindle faith among us
in all life's ebb and flow.
O give us ears to listen
and tongues aflame with praise,
so people of all nations
glad songs of joy shall raise.

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Text Information

• First Line: On Pentecost they gathered
• Title: On Pentecost They Gathered
• Author: Jane Parker Huber (1981)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Joel 2:28-29
  ;
  Acts 2:1-13
• Topic: Pentecost; Christian year--Pentecost
• Copyright: © 1981 by Jane Parker Huber from A Singing Faith Used by permission of Westminster John Knox Press.
• ONE LICENSE: 40207

Tune Information

• Name: MUNICH
• Harmonizer: Felix Mendelssohn (1847)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Key: E Major
• Source: Neuvermehrtes Gesangbuch (1693)
• Notes: Alternate key, hymn 484