When God, of Old, Came Down from Heaven CHESTER—Dr. Thomas Hastings When God, of Old, Came Down from Heaven 1 When God, of old, came down from heaven, In power and wrath he came; Before his feet the clouds were riven, Half darkness and half flame. 2 But when he came the second time, He came in power and love; Softer than gales at morning prime, Hovered by his holy Dove. 3 The fires that rushed on Sinai down In sudden torrents dread, Now gently light a glorious crown On every sainted head