When God of old came down from heav’n

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 us not miss the accepted hour

Save, Lord, by love or fear.