194 The day of Pentecost. S. M. L ORD God, the Holy Ghost! As on the day of Pentecost, 2 We meet with one accord 3 Like mighty rushing wind Move with one impulse every mind; One soul, one feeling breathe. 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; O Spirit of adoption, now 195 0 L. M. The plenitude of His grace and power. In all thy plenitude of grace, 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 1; The name of Jesus glorify, Till every kindred call him Lord. 196 WE 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 HOL 9th P. M. 87, 87. The Source of consolation. [OLY Ghost! dispel our sadness; Pierce the clouds of nature's night Come, thou Source of joy and gladness, Breathe thy life, and spread thy light. 2 Hear, O hear our supplication, Blessed Spirit! God of peace! Rest upon this congregation With the fulness of thy grace. 3 Author of our new creation, Shed abroad the Saviour's love. 198 OUR 31st P. M. 84, 84. The Source of every good gift. UR blest Redeemer, ere he breath'd 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 9th P. M. 87, 87, 87, 87. Guide and Comforter. HOLY Spirit! Fount of blessing, watchful, ever kind; Thy celestial aid possessing, 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; Rejoice in God sent down from heaven. 4 From heaven he shall once more Triumphantly descend, 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 AL 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, And every law of sin reverse, 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. |