O For That Flame of Living Fire

Verse 1

O for that flame of living fire
Which shone so bright in saints of old;
Which bade their souls to heaven aspire,
Calm in distress, in danger bold!

Verse 2

Where is that spirit, Lord, which dwelt
In Abram’s breast, and sealed him thine?
Which made Paul’s heart with sorrow melt,
And glow with energy divine?

Verse 3

That spirit which from age to age
Proclaimed thy love, and taught thy ways?
Brightened Isaiah’s vivid page,
And breathed in David’s hallowed lays?

Verse 4

Is not thy grace as mighty now
As when Elijah felt its power?
When glory beamed from Moses’ brow,
Or Job endured the trying hour?

Verse 5

Remember, Lord, the ancient days;
Renew thy work, thy grace restore;
And while to thee our hearts we raise,
On us thy Holy Spirit pour.

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