230 - Pentecost

1. A mighty sound from heaven

at Pentecost there came,

and filled the place of meeting

with rushing wind and flame:

what Christ had promised now occurred

as each Apostle spoke the word

beneath the Spirit's thunder,

and to the ears of all who heard

proclaimed salvation's wonder.

2. In Salem's street was gathered

a crowd from manya land,

and all in their own tongues

did the Gospel understand:

for by the triumph of the Son

the curse of Babel was undone

when God did send the Spirit;

so to the blessed Three in One

be honor praise and merit.

3. Then come, all Christian people,

keep festival today,

for God the Holy Spirit

dwells with the Church alway:

and grieve him not, O Christian soul,

his grace within shall make you whole

in body, mind, and spirit,

until you reach the promised goal,

a kingdom to inherit.

Words: George B. Timms (b. 1910), alt. Music: Song of the Holy Spirit, Dutch melody; harm. Alec Wyton (b. 1921)