The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8280

8280. O For That Flame Of Living Fire

1 O for that flame of living fire,
Which shone so bright in saints of old!
Which bade their souls to Heav’n aspire,
Calm in distress, in danger bold.

2 Where is that Spirit, Lord, which dwelt
In Abraham’s breast, and sealed him Thine?
Which made Paul’s heart with sorrow melt,
And glow with energy divine?

3 That Spirit which, from age to age,
Proclaimed Thy love, and taught Thy ways?
Brightened Isaiah’s vivid page,
And breathed into David’s hallowed lays?

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?

5 Remember, Lord, the ancient days;
Renew Thy work; thy grace restore;
Warm our cold hearts to prayer and praise,
And teach us how to love Thee more.

Text Information

• First Line: O for that flame of living fire
• Title: O For That Flame Of Living Fire
• Author: William H. Bathurst
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: Psalms and Hymns, 1831
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: ALLMÄCHTIGER GOTT by Johann Crüger

Tune Information

• Name: MELCOMBE
• Composer: Samuel Webbe (1782)
• Meter: LM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain