194 The day of Pentecost. S. M. L ORD God, the Holy Ghost! Descend in all thy power. 2 We meet with one accord 3 Like mighty rushing wind 4 The young, the old, inspire And give us hearts and tongues of fire, 5 Spirit of light, explore, And chase our gloom away,With lustre shining more and more, Unto the perfect day. 6 Spirit of truth, be thou In life and death, our guide; 195 0 L. M. The plenitude of His grace and power. 2 Give tongues of fire, and hearts of love, 3 Be darkness, at thy coming, light; Confusion-order, in thy path; Souls without strength, inspire with might; Bid mercy triumph over wrath. 4 Baptize the nations; far and nigh The triumphs of the cross record; The name of Jesus glorify, Till every kindred call him Lord. 196 W Peace, love, purity. L. M. HEN first the Spirit left the throne, He took the semblance of a dove; A symbol chosen to make known His peace, and purity, and love. 2 When next, at Pentecost, he came, He stood confess'd to mortal sight Within the cloven tongue of flame,The type of freedom, guidance, light. 3 Vouchsafe, celestial Dove, thy peace, That we at perfect peace may be; Within our hearts thy love increase,Within our thoughts, thy purity. 4 0 Light divine! direct our feet, Which long in error's paths have trod; Our prison'd souls with freedom greet, Convince of sin, and lead to God. 197 9th P. M. 87, 87. The Source of consolation. H Pierce the clouds of nature's night; OLY Ghost! dispel our sadness; Come, thou Source of joy and gladness, With the fulness of thy grace. 3 Author of our new creation, Shed abroad the Saviour's love. 198 P. M. 84, 84. The Source of every good gift. UR blest Redeemer, ere he breath'd OUR A Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed, 2 He comes, his graces to impart ; While he can find one humble heart 3 And all the good that we possess, Yea, every thought of holiness, 4 Spirit of purity and grace, O make our hearts thy dwelling-place, 199 HOL 9th P. M. 87, 87, 87, 87. Guide and Comforter. OLY Spirit! Fount of blessing, Thy celestial aid possessing, Prison'd souls deliv'rance find. Seal of truth, and bond of union, Source of light, and flame of love, Symbol of divine communion, In the olive-bearing dove ; 2 Heavenly Guide from paths of error, 200 3d P. M. 4 6s & 2 8s. Rejoicing in the fulfilment of the promise. Jesus himself imparts, He comes in man to live! The Holy Ghost to man is given; Rejoice in God sent down from heaven. 2 Jesus is glorified, And gives the Comforter, His Spirit, to reside In all his members here; The Holy Ghost to man is given; Rejoice in God sent down from heaven. 3 To make an end of sin, And Satan's works destroy, Peace, righteousness, and joy: The Holy Ghost to man is given; 4 From heaven he shall once more And all his saints restore To joys that never end: Then, then, when all our joys are given, Rejoice in God, rejoice in heaven. 201 A 13th P. M. 10, 10, 11, 11. Rejoicing in the freeness of the gift. LL glory and praise to Jesus our Lord, So plenteous in grace, so true to his word; To us he hath given the gift from above,— The earnest of heaven, the Spirit of love. 2 The truth of our God we boldly assert; His love shed abroad, and power in our heart, Ye all may inherit, on Jesus who call; The gift of his Spirit is proffer'd to all. 3 His witness within, by faith we receive, And, ransom'd from sin, in righteousness live; Through Jesus's passion we gladly possess A present salvation,—a kingdom of peace. 4 The peace and the power, ye sinners, embrace, And look for the shower, the Spirit of grace; The gift and the Giver we all may receive, Forever and ever within us to live. 202 His universal diffusion. L. M. N all the earth thy Spirit shower; 2 Like mighty winds, or torrents fierce, That faith and love may make all one. While lovely tempers, fruits of grace, The kingdom of thy Christ prepare. Descend, and crown us now with fire. |