The Hymnal 1982 ‎#223

223. Hail this joyful day's return

1. Hail this joyful day's return,
hail the Pentecostal morn,
morn when our ascended Lord
on his Church his Spirit poured!

2. Like to cloven tongues of flame
on the twelve the Spirit came—
tongues, that earth may hear their call,
fire, that love may burn in all.

3. Lord, to you your people bend;
unto us your Spirit send;
blessings of this sacred day
grant us, dearest Lord, we pray.

4. You who did our forebears guide,
with their children still abide;
grant us pardon, grant us peace,
till our earthly wanderings cease.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail this joyful day's return
• Author (attributed to): Hilary of Poitiers, 4th cent.
• Translator: Robert Campbell, 1814-1868 (alt.)
• Meter: 77. 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Pentecost
• Copyright: By permission of Burns & Oates.

Tune Information

• Name: BEATA NOBIS GAUDIA
• Meter: 77. 77
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: plainsong, Mode 1, Zisterzienser Hymnar, 14th cent.