Come, Holy Spirit, raise our songs

Verse 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.

Verse 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!

Verse 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.

Verse 4

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

Verse 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.