On Pentecost they gathered Quite early in the day,
A band of Christ’s disciples, To worship sing, and pray.
A mighty wind came blowing, Filled all the swirling air,
And tongues of fire aglowing Inspired each person there.
The people all around them Were startled and amazed
To understand their language, As Christ the Lord they praised.
What universal message, What great good news was here?
That Christ, once dead, is risen To vanquish all our fear.
God pours the Holy Spirit On all who would believe,
On women, men and children Who would God’s grace receive.
That Spirit knows no limit, Bestowing life and power.
The church, formed and reforming, Responds in every hour.
O Spirit, sent from heaven On that day long ago.
Rekindle faith among us In all life’s ebb and flow.
O give us ears to listen And tongues aflame with praise,
So folk of every nation Glad songs of joy shall raise.
