149 "Suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind." If WHEN God of old came down from ff The trump, that angels quake to hear, heaven, In power and wrath He came ; 2 But when He came the second time, 3 ƒ The fires, that rushed on Sinai down Now gently light, (cres) a glorious crown, 4 ƒ And as on Israel's awe-struck ear PARACLETE. Thrilled from the deep, dark cloud; 5 mf So, when the Spirit of our God Came down His flock to find, cres A voice from heaven was heard abroad, A rushing, mighty wind. 6 f It fills the Church of God; it fills The sinful world around; p Only in stubborn hearts and wills No place for it is found. 7 mf Come, Lord! come, Wisdom, Love, and Power! Open our ears to hear; cres Let us not miss the accepted hour ; f Save, Lord, by love or fear. Amen. 150 "That Holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance." ImfTO Thee, O Comforter Divine, 3 mf To Thee, whose faithful truth is shown By every promise made our own, Sing we (ƒ) Hallelujah! mf To Thee, whose faithful love had place mf In God's great covenant of grace, Sing we (ƒ) Hallelujah! cres To Thee, our Teacher and our Friend, 2 mf To Thee, whose faithful voice doth win 4 mfTo Thee, by Jesus Christ sent down, The wandering from the ways of sin, Sing we (f) Hallelujah! mf To Thee, whose faithful power doth heal, Enlighten, sanctify, and seal, Sing we (f) Hallelujah! Of all His gifts the sum and crown, Sing we (f) Hallelujah! f To Thee, who art with God the Son And God the Father ever One, rall Sing we (f) Hallelujah! Amen. 151 "The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My name. I mf COME to our poor nature's night 2 p Orphans are our souls, and poor; 3 mf Like the dew, Thy peace distil; 4 Gentle, awful, holy Guest, Make Thy temple in each breast; There Thy presence be confessed, 5 In us, for us, intercede, 6 mf In us "Abba, Father!" cry; p Comforter Divine ! 152 "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up.” Imf AS, when the Hebrew prophet raised The brazen serpent high, [cured, That all the faithful might enjoy Eternal life above. The wounded looked and straight were 4 mf Not to condemn the sons of men The people ceased to die, 2 mf So from the Saviour on the cross A healing virtue flows; Who looks to Him with lively faith 3 f For God gave up His Son to death, REQUIEM. The Son of God appeared; 5 mf He came to raise our fallen state, cres Faith leads us to the mercy-seat, 8,7,8,7,7,7. Amen. WILHELM SCHULTHES. ip ART thou weary, art thou languid, Art thou sore distrest? cres" Come to Me," saith One, "and coming, Be at rest!" 2 mf Hath He marks to lead me to Him, If He be my Guide? "Many a sorrow, many a labour, 5 mf If I still hold closely to Him, dim" In His feet and hands are wound-prints, 6 mf If I ask Him to receive me, And His side." 3 mf Is there diadem, as Monarch, That His brow adorns ? cres "Yea, a crown, in very surety, But of thorns!" 4 mf If I find Him, if I follow, What His guerdon here? Will He say me nay? f "Not till earth, and not till heaven Pass away!" 7 mf Finding, following, keeping, struggling, Is He sure to bless ? f "Angels, martyrs, prophets, virgins, ff Answer, Yes!" Amen. 155 "Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." I mf" COME unto Me, ye weary, And I will give you rest." cres Which comes to hearts opprest! mf It tells of benediction, Of pardon, grace, and peace, f Of joy that hath no ending, Of love which cannot cease. 2 mf" Come unto Me, ye wanderers, And I will give you light." Oh, loving voice of Jesus, cres Which comes to cheer the night! Our hearts were filled with sadness, And we had lost our way; f But morning brings us gladness, And songs, the break of day. 3 mf" Come unto Me, ye fainting, The fight is fierce and long; cres Of love so free and boundless, NOTE.-It is suggested that the first two lines of each verse should be sung by Tenors and Basses only; but, if necessary they may be sung in Octaves by all the Voices. |