Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#139

139. Let songs of praises fill the sky

1 Let songs of praises fill the sky:
Christ, our ascended Lord,
Sends down His Spirit from on high,
According to His word.
All hail the day of Pentecost,
The coming of the Holy Ghost!

2 The Spirit by His heavenly breath
Creates new life within;
He quickens sinners from the death
Of trespasses and sin.
All hail the day of Pentecost,
The coming of the Holy Ghost!

3 The things of Christ the Spirit takes,
And to our hearts reveals;
Our body He His temple makes,
And our redemption seals.
All hail the day of Pentecost,
The coming of the Holy Ghost!

4 Come, Holy Spirit, from above,
With Thy celestial fire;
Come, and with flames of zeal and love
Our hearts and tongues inspire.
All hail the day of Pentecost,
The coming of the Holy Ghost!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Let songs of praises fill the sky
• Author: Thomas Cotterill (1819)
• Meter: 8 6, 8 6, 8 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church Year: Whitsunday- The Holy Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: MEIRINGEN
• Composer: Christian G. Neefe (1777)
• Meter: 8 6, 8 6, 8 8
• Key: E♭ Major