Sing for Joy ‎#47

47. The Coming of the Spirit

1 The wind was loud, all men could hear.
It was the Spirit coming near.
In flames of fire so gleaming red
He shone on each Apostle's head.

2 The doors the Apostles opened wide
And preached to all the crowds outside.
Their hearts were brave, their minds were clear,
They had no doubt nor any fear.

3 The Spirit gave the power to each
In many languages to preach.
And those who heard them knelt to pray.
Three thousand were baptized that day.

Text Information

• First Line: The wind was loud all men could hear
• Title: The Coming of the Spirit
• Author: F. Abair
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Topic: Whitsunday; Apostles; Baptism; Holy Spirit
• Copyright: Words reprinted by permission of the copyright owners, Gregorian Institute of America
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SPLENDOR PATERNAE
• Harmonizer: Winfred Douglas
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Plainsong
• Copyright: Harmonization reprinted by permission of The Church Pension Fund