561. Joy because the circling year
Four 7's, with Alleluia
Nassau:
Dresden, 1694
Refrain
Latin;
Tr. John Ellerton and Fenton J. A. Hort, 1871
Joy because the circling year Brings our day of blessings here; Day when first the Light divine On the Church began to shine. | Like to quivering tongues of flame Unto each the Spirit came: Tongues that each might hear their call; Fire, that love might burn in all. | So the wondrous works of God Wondrously were spread abroad; Every tribe's familiar tone Made the glorious marvel known. | Still the Spirit's fullness, Lord, On thy waiting Church be poured! Once thou on thy Church didst shower Mighty signs and words of power; | Humbler things we ask thee now, Gifts of heaven to men below; Grant our burdened heart release, Grant thine own abiding peace. | |