Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#105

105. Let songs of praises fill the sky

1 Let songs of praises fill the sky:
Christ, our ascended Lord,
Sends down His Spirit from on high,
According to His Word:
All hail the day of Pentecost,
The coming of the Holy Ghost!

2 The Spirit, by His heav’nly breath,
Creates new life within;
He quickens sinners from the death
Of trespasses and sin:
All hail the day of Pentecost,
The coming of the Holy Ghost!

3 The things of Christ the Spirit takes,
And shows them unto men;
The fallen soul His temple makes;
God’s image stamps again:
All hail the day of Pentecost,
The coming of the Holy Ghost!

4 Come, Holy Spirit, from above,
With Thy celestial fire;
Come, and with flames of zeal and love
Our hearts and tongues inspire!
Be this our day of Pentecost,
The coming of the Holy Ghost!

Text Information

• First Line: Let songs of praises fill the sky
• Author: Thomas Cotterill (1819)
• Meter: No. 46
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Church Year: Pentecost; Whitsunday

Tune Information

• Name: COURTLAND
• Composer: Albert Gottlieb Methfessel, 1785-1809
• Adapter: John H. Spielman (1881)
• Meter: No. 46
• Key: G Major