The Church Hymnal ‎#616

616. Joy because the circling year

1 Joy because the circling year
Brings our day of blessings here;
Day when first the Light divine
On the Church began to shine.
Alleluia!

2 Like to quiv'ring tongues of flame
Unto each the Spirit came:
Tongues that each might hear their call;
Fire, that love might burn in all.
Alleluia!

3 So the wondrous works of God
Wondrously were spread abroad;
Every tribe's familiar tone
Made the glorious marvel known.
Alleluia!

4 Still the Spirit's fullness, Lord,
On Thy waiting Church be poured!
Once Thou on Thy Church did shower
Mighty signs and words of power;
Alleluia!

5 Humbler things we ask Thee now,
Gifts of heaven to men below;
Grant our burdened heart release,
Grant Thine own abiding peace.
Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: Joy because the circling year
• Latin Title: Latin
• Translator: J. Ellerton
• Translator: F. J. A. Hort
• Refrain First Line: Alleluia
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Youth and School Life

Tune Information

• Name: DRESDEN
• Meter: 7.7.7.7. with Alleluia
• Key: E Major