The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns ‎#XCV

XCV. The Effusion of the Spirit; Or, The Success of the Gospel

1 Great was the day, the Joy was great
When the divine Disciples met;
Whilst on their Heads the Spirit came,
And sat like Tongues of cloven Flame.

2 What Gifts, what Miracles he gave!
And Pow'r to kill, and Pow'r to save!
Furnish'd their Tongues with wond'rous Words,
Instead of Shields, and Spears, and swords.

3 Thus arm'd, he sent the Champions forth,
From East to West, from South to North;
Go, and assert your Saviour's Cause:
Go, spread the Myst'ry of his Cross.

4 These Weapons of the holy War,
Of what Almighty Force they are,
To make our stubborn Passions bow,
And lay the proudest Rebel low!

5 Nations, the Learned and the Rude,
Are by these Heav'nly Arms subdu'd;
While Satan rages at his Loss,
And hates the Doctrine of the Cross.

6 Great King of Grace! my Heart subdue;
I would be led in Triumph too,
A willing Captive to my Lord,
And sing the Vict'ries of his Word.

Text Information

• First Line: Great was the Day, the Joy was great
• Title: The Effusion of the Spirit; Or, The Success of the Gospel
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Scripture:
  Acts 2:1
• Topic: Effusion of the Spirit

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