Our Lord, His Passion ended

Verse 1

Our Lord, his passion ended hath gloriously ascended, yet though from him divided, he leaves us not unguided; all his benefits to crown he hath sent his Spirit down, burning like a flame of fire his disciples to inspire.

Verse 2

God's Spirit is directing; no more they sit expecting; but forth to all the nation they go with exultation; that which God in them hath wrought fills their life and soul and thought; so their witness now can do work as great in others too.

Verse 3

The centuries go gliding, but still we have abiding with us that Spirit holy to make us brave and lowly- lowly, for we feel our need: God alone is strong indeed; brave, for with the Spirit's aid we can venture unafraid.

Verse 4

O Lord of every nation, fill us with inspiration; we know our own unfitness; yet for thee would bear witness. By the Spirit now we raise to the heavenly Father praise: Holy Spirit, Father, Son, make us know thee, ever one.