The Octave of Pentecost
(to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” — Traditional Roman Rite Edition)

On the first day of Pentecost,
The Holy Ghost gave to me:
The Church in unity.

On the second day of Pentecost,
The Holy Ghost gave to me:
Two fiery tongues,
And the Church in unity.

On the third day of Pentecost,
The Holy Ghost gave to me:
Three thousand souls,
Two fiery tongues,
And the Church in unity.

On the fourth day of Pentecost,
The Holy Ghost gave to me:
Four Gospel books,
Three thousand souls,
Two fiery tongues,
And the Church in unity.

On the fifth day of Pentecost,
The Holy Ghost gave to me:
Five wounds of Christ,
Four Gospel books,
Three thousand souls,
Two fiery tongues,
And the Church in unity.

On the sixth day of Pentecost,
The Holy Ghost gave to me:
Six altar candles,
Five wounds of Christ,
Four Gospel books,
Three thousand souls,
Two fiery tongues,
And the Church in unity.

On the seventh day of Pentecost,
The Holy Ghost gave to me:
Seven sacred gifts,
Six altar candles,
Five wounds of Christ,
Four Gospel books,
Three thousand souls,
Two fiery tongues,
And the Church in unity.

On the octave day of Pentecost,
The Holy Ghost gave to me:
Eight Ember lessons,
Seven sacred gifts,
Six altar candles,
Five wounds of Christ,
Four Gospel books,
Three thousand souls,
Two fiery tongues,
And the Church in unity.