581b. Rejoice, the year upon its way

1 Rejoice, the year upon its way
has brought again this blessed day
when on the Church by Christ our Lord
the Holy Spirit was outpoured.

2 From out the heav'ns a rushing noise
came like the tempest's sudden voice,
and mingled with th'Apostles' prayer,
proclaimed loud that God was there.

3 Like quiv'ring tongues of light and flame,
upon each one the Spirit came:
tongues, that the earth might hear their call,
and fire, that love might burn in all.

4 And so to all were spread abroad
the wonders of the works of God;
they knew the prophet's word fulfilled,
and owned the gift which God had willed.

5 Look down, most gracious God, this day
upon thy people as they pray;
and Christ the Lord upon us pour
the Spirit's gift for evermore.

Text Information
First Line: Rejoice, the year upon its way
Title: Rejoice, the year upon its way
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture:
Topic: Pentecost; Year B: Pentecost; Year C: Pentecost
Source: Latin (c. 4th century); Trans.: Editors of "The New English Hymnal"
Copyright: © The Canterbury Press
Tune Information
Name: FINNART
Composer: Kenneth Finlay, 1882-1974
Meter: LM
Key: D Major
Copyright: © The Executors of Kenneth Finlay
Notes: A lower setting is provided



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