Hail this joyful day's return,
hail the Pentecostal morn,
morn when our
ascended Lord
on his Church his Spirit poured! Alleluia!
Like to clove
tongues of flame
on the twelve the Spirit came--
tongues, that earth may
hear their call,
fire, that love may burn in all. Alleluia!
Lord, to
you your people bend;
unto us your Spirit send;
blessings of this sacred
day
grant us, dearest Lord, we pray. Alleluia!
You who did our
forebears guide,
with their children still abide;
grant us pardon, grant
us peace,
till our earthly wanderings cease. Alleluia!