Verse 1
“The Holy Spirit’s power
Ye need, “the Master said;
“So wait till comes the hour
When on you He is shed,”
So praise did all their souls employ
As tarried they with fervent joy.
Verse 2
And when ten days were passed
With one accord were they,
Heaven’s windows long close fast,
Were opened on that day;
With rushing mighty wind and flame,
The promised Holy Spirit came.
Verse 3
Their loosened tongues were filled
With strange and wondrous words;
Heaven’s life their hearts had thrilled,
God’s goodness they declared;
“And unto all, “th’ Apostle said,
“Is the like gift, since Christ has bled.”
Verse 4
Come now, ye sons of men,
This message now receive,
The Holy Spirit’s given
To all who will believe;
Ye, too, may know His mighty power,
And speak with tongues this very hour.
Verse 5
Then charity divine,
Your yearning hearts shall fill
T’wards those who now repine,
Held in sin’s bondage still;
For these your zeal shall never tire
To snatch them from th ‘e’ erlasting fire.
E.T. Mellor.