Hymn 386 – WHEN God of old came down | C&S English Hymnary

1. WHEN God of old came down from heav'n In pow'r and wrath He came Before His feet the clouds were riven Half darkness and half flame. 2. But when He came the second time He came in pow’r and love Softer than gale at morning prime Hovered His holy Dove. 3. The fires that rush‘d on Sinai down In sudden torrents dread Now gently light, a glorious crown On every sainted head. 4. And as on Israel's awe-struck ear The voice exceeding loud The trump that angels quake to hear Thrill’d from the deep, dark cloud. 5. So, when the spirit of our God Came down His flock to find A voice from heav’n was heard abroad A rushing mighty wind. 6. It fills the Church of God, it fills The sinful world around Only in stubborn hearts and wills No place for it is found. 7. Come, Lord, come, Wisdom, Love and pow'r' Open our ears to hear Let’s not miss the accepted hour Save, Love by love or fear AMEN