united campus ministry @ ecu

Bob Tuttle, who taught at ORU a few years ago, wrote in one of his books that it was embarassing to walk across the campus while sick... Oral Roberts is known for the healing ministry, after all.

Well, today is Pentecost, the holy day in the church in which we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit 50 days after the resurrection. It's known as the birthday of the church. And I am not feeling well.

Here's an old hymn about Pentecost:

Lord, as of old, at Pentecost,
Thou didst Thy power display,
With cleansing, purifying flame,
Descend on us today.

Refrain

Lord, send the old-time power, the Pentecostal power!
Thy floodgates of blessing, on us throw open wide!
Lord, send the old-time power, the Pentecostal power!
That sinners be converted and Thy Name glorified!

For mighty works for Thee, prepare
And strengthen every heart;
Come, take possession of Thine own,
And never more depart.

Refrain

All self consume, all sin destroy!
With earnest zeal endue
Each waiting heart to work for Thee;
O Lord, our faith renew!

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Speak, Lord! before Thy throne we wait,
Thy promise we believe,
And will not let Thee go until
The blessing we receive.

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