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Hail this joyful day’s return
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Unison · Andrew Sims
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Hail this joyful day’s return — Lyrics
Hail this joyful day’s return,
hail the Pentecostal morn,
morn when our ascended Lord
on his Church his Spirit poured!
Like to cloven tongues of flame
on the twelve the Spirit came –
tongues, that earth may hear their call,
fire, that love may burn in all.
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About Hail this joyful day’s return
This is a unison setting of a hymn celebrating Pentecost. The English text evokes the imagery of cloven tongues of flame descending upon the apostles, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's gift of understanding and the burning fire of divine love. It petitions for the continued guidance and presence of the Spirit for the Church, seeking pardon and peace for believers. As a Gregorian chant, it embodies a rich tradition of sacred music, offering a direct and powerful musical expression of devotion and faith. This melody would serve as a fitting congregational hymn or a reflective moment in a service.
