See the Paraclete descending

Representative Text

1 See the Paraclete descending,
Burning with celestial fire;
Grace and truth on him attending,
Men with heav'nly love inspire.

Chorus:
Let us, Allleluias singing,
Offer Him our grateful lays.
He all heav'nly graces bringing,
Merits everlasting praise.

3 Men in every danger fearing,
Now the greatest dangers scorn;
Amidst tortures persevering,
Show themselves in Christ new-born. [Chorus]

4 Fishermen, by Thee instructed,
Jesus, to the world proclaim;
Infants, by Thy grace conducted,
Rather die than slight His name. [Chorus]


Source: Laudis Corona: the new Sunday school hymn book, containing a collection of Catholic hymns, arranged for the principal seasons and festivals of the year #62

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Text Information

First Line: See the Paraclete descending
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Let us, Alleluias singing
Copyright: Public Domain
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Tune

VESPER HYMN (Bortnianski)

VESPER HYMN appeared in John A. Stevenson's Selection of Popular National Airs (1818) as a setting for Thomas Moore's "Hark! The Vesper Hymn Is Stealing." A footnote in that hymnal explained that Stevenson had added what is-now the first line of the retrain to a "Russian Air." Some later hymnals att…

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A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, &c. to Which is Added the Rosary of the Blessed Virgin #d29

A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, &c. to Which is Added the Rosary of the Blessed Virgin #d29

Children's Hymn Book and Sodality Manual #d61

Children's Hymn Book and Sodality Manual #d61

Hymns for the Use of Catholic Catechists and Sunday Schools, for the Diocese of Cleveland #d51

Hymns for the Use of Catholic Catechists and Sunday Schools, for the Diocese of Cleveland #d51

Hymns used by the Pupils of the Sisters of Notre Dame #d197

Hymns used by the Pupils of the Sisters of Notre Dame #d197

Hymns, Carols and Chants for the Sunday School Children of St. Ignatius' Church #d73

Hymns, Carols and Chants for the Sunday School Children of St. Ignatius' Church #d73
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Hymns, for the Use of the Catholic Church in the United States of America (New ed.) #66

Hymns, for the Use of the Catholic Church in the United States of America (New ed.) #66
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Laudis Corona #62

Laudis Corona #62

Manual of Catholic Melodies #d123

Manual of Catholic Melodies #d123

Manual of Hymns for Congregational Singing, Prayers and Pious Practices #d83

Manual of Hymns for Congregational Singing, Prayers and Pious Practices #d83

Manual of Select Catholic Hymns and Devotions for the Use of Schools, Colleges, Academies and Congregations. Rev. #d107

Manual of Select Catholic Hymns and Devotions for the Use of Schools, Colleges, Academies and Congregations. Rev. #d107

Popular Hymns for Youth #d125

Popular Hymns for Youth #d125

Rohr's Collection of Favorite Catholic Melodies for Church, School, Home ... #d47

Rohr's Collection of Favorite Catholic Melodies for Church, School, Home ... #d47

Rohr's Favorite Catholic Melodies #d53

Rohr's Favorite Catholic Melodies #d53

School Recreations #d90

School Recreations #d90

St. Basil's Hymnal ... 10th ed. #d173

St. Basil's Hymnal ... 10th ed. #d173

St. Basil's Hymnal. Rev. ed. #d165

St. Basil's Hymnal. Rev. ed. #d165
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The Catholic Harp #77

The Catholic Harp #77

The Catholic Youth's Hymn Book by the Christian Brothers. Rev. #d135

The Catholic Youth's Hymn Book by the Christian Brothers. Rev. #d135
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The Catholic Youth's Hymn Book #29

The Catholic Youth's Hymn Book #29

The Choral Sodality Hand Book, Containing Hymns, Canticles and Litanies #d33

The Choral Sodality Hand Book, Containing Hymns, Canticles and Litanies #d33
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The De La Salle Hymnal #33

The De La Salle Hymnal #33

The Hymn Book of the New Sunday School Companion #d32

The Hymn Book of the New Sunday School Companion #d32

The Ordinary of the Mass and a Complete Manual of Hymns for Parochial Schools #d371

The Ordinary of the Mass and a Complete Manual of Hymns for Parochial Schools #d371

The Sunday School Prayer and Hymn Book #d21

The Sunday School Prayer and Hymn Book #d21
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