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When God of old came down from heaven

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Hymn 265: When God of old came down from heaven

‘Gbani t’ Olorun sokale

Hymn: 265
Meter: C.M (8.6.8.6)
Season: Ojo Isimi Funfun
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  1. When God of old came down from heaven,
    In power 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 power and love;
    Softer than gale at morning prime
    Hovered his holy Dove.

  3. The fires that rushed on Sinai down
    In sudden torrents dread,
    Now gently light, a glorious crown,
    On every sainted head.

  4. And as on Israel's awestruck ear
    The voice exceeding loud,
    The trump that angels quake to hear,
    Thrilled from the deep, dark cloud;

  5. So, when the Spirit of our God
    Came down his flock to find,
    A voice from heaven 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 Power,
    Open our ears to hear;
    Let us not miss the accepted hour;
    Save, Lord, by love or fear. Amin.
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