MySongbooksThe Australian Hymn Book
The Australian Hymn Book was published in 1977, and was the culmination of almost ten years' work by an ecumenical committee, chaired by A. Harold Wood, intent on producing a new, contemporary and inclusive hymn book that could be used in worship by the varied Christian congregations across Australia.
11 Book Likes 0 Song LikesJOY! BECAUSE THE CIRCLING YEAR
[1]
Joy! because the circling year
brings our day of blessings here,
day when first the light divine
on the church began to shine.
[2]
Like to quivering tongues of flame
onto each the Spirit came,
tongues, that earth might hear their call,
fire, that love might burn in all.
[3]
So the wondrous works of God
wondrously were spread abroad;
every tribe's familiar tone
made the glorious marvel known.
[4]
Hardened scoffers vainly jeered;
listening strangers heard and feared,
knew the prophet's word fulfilled,
owned the work which God had willed.
[5]
Still your Spirit's fullness, Lord,
on your waiting church be poured;
grant our burdened hearts release;
grant us your abiding peace.
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