As When, in Far Samaria by L. M. Hodges, 1939 ELLACOMBE—Gesangbuch d. Herzogl, Wurttemberg, Hofkapelle, 1784 As When, in Far Samaria 1 As When, in far Samaria, The two apostles prayed That there the Holy Ghost might come To those on whom were laid The hands, by Jesus bidden To point the heavenly way, So now to these Thy children, Lord, Give boundless strength, we pray! 2 O let Thy grace surround them With gladness of Thy love, Thy tender mercy ever shine Upon them from above, Until,