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THE BRIGHT WIND OF HEAVEN

Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: John Maynard, 1925-85 Tune Key: g minor Incipit: 51513 21232 7551 Used With Text: The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven
THE BRIGHT WIND OF HEAVEN

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The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven

Author: Cecily Taylor (b. 1930) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, and where it is going to, no one can say; but where it is passing our hearts are awaking to stretch from the darkness and reach for the day. 2 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, and many old thoughts will be winnowed away; the husk that is blown is the chaff of our hating, the seed that is left is the hope for our day. 3 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, the love that it kindles will never betray; the fire that it fans is the warmth of our caring, so lean on the wind - it will show us the way. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church; Sharing and Caring Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:4 Used With Tune: THE BRIGHT WIND OF HEAVEN
The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven

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The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven

Author: Cecily Taylor, 1930- Hymnal: Together in Song #263 (1999) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Lyrics: 1 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, and where it is going to, no one can say; but where it is passing our hearts are awaking to grope from the darkness and reach for the day. 2 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, and many old thoughts will be winnowed away; the husk that is blown is the chaff of our hating, the seed that is left is the hope for our day. 3 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, the love that it kindles will never betray; the fire that it fans is the warmth of our caring, so lean on the wind - it will show us the way. Topics: Close of the Year; Divine Inspiration; Guidance; Holy Spirit; Hope; Inner Peace; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Light; Renewal; The way Languages: English Tune Title: THE BRIGHT WIND OF HEAVEN
The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven
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The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven

Author: Cecily Taylor (b. 1930) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #607 (2005) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Lyrics: 1 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, and where it is going to, no one can say; but where it is passing our hearts are awaking to grope from the darkness and reach for the day. 2 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, and many old thoughts will be winnowed away; the husk that is blown is the chaff of our hating, the seed that is left is the hope for our day. 3 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, the love that it kindles will never betray; the fire that it fans is the warmth of our caring, so lean on the wind, it will show us the way. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church; Sharing and Caring Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:4 Languages: English Tune Title: THE BRIGHT WIND OF HEAVEN
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The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven

Author: Cecily Taylor (b. 1930) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #607 (2008) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Lyrics: 1 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, and where it is going to, no one can say; but where it is passing our hearts are awaking to stretch from the darkness and reach for the day. 2 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, and many old thoughts will be winnowed away; the husk that is blown is the chaff of our hating, the seed that is left is the hope for our day. 3 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, the love that it kindles will never betray; the fire that it fans is the warmth of our caring, so lean on the wind - it will show us the way. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church; Sharing and Caring Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:4 Languages: English Tune Title: THE BRIGHT WIND OF HEAVEN
The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven

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Cecily Taylor

b. 1930 Person Name: Cecily Taylor (b. 1930) Author of "The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven" in Church Hymnary (4th ed.)
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John Maynard

1925 - 1985 Person Name: John Maynard (1925-1985) Composer of "THE BRIGHT WIND OF HEAVEN" in Church Hymnary (4th ed.)
John Maynard
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