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Wheaven,

In power and wrath He came; Before His feet the clouds were riven, Half darkness and half flame:

HEN God of old come down from

Bnt when He came the second time, He came in power and love; Softer than gale at morning prime Hovered His holy dove.

The fires, that rushed on Sinai down In sudden torrents dread,

Now gently light, a glorious crown, On every sainted head.

And as on Israel's awe- struck ear The voice exceeding loud,

The trump, that angels quake to hear, Thrilled from the deep, dark cloud;

So, when the Spirit of our God Came down His flock to find, A voice from heaven was heard abroad, A rushing, mighty wind.

It fills the Church of God; it fills The sinful world around;

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Only in stubborn hearts and wills No place for it is found.

Come Lord, come wisdom, love, and power, Open our ears to hear;

Let us not miss th' accepted hour; Save, Lord, by love or fear.

Amen.