1 John and Charles Wesley, Hymns of Petition and Thanksgiving for the Promise of the Father (1746).
2 The Rev. R. Randy Day, General Secretary, General Board of Global Ministries, The United Methodist Church, Pentecost 2004: To New-Create a World of Grace
Pentecost, celebrated on the fiftieth day after Easter, commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles in Jerusalem. The image of the tongues of fire that symbolizes the Holy Spirit inspired the United Methodist cross and flame emblem.
