New Songs of Pentecost ‎#12

12. The God Who Answers by Fire

1 O pray, for the Father is ready to hear,
His arm is not shortened, nor heavy His ear;
Drop ev’ry misgiving, have faith when you pray,
The God of Elijah is living today.

Refrain:
The God who answers by fire,
The God who answers by fire;
His promise still He will fulfill,
And He will answer by fire,
The God who answers by fire,
The God who answers by fire;
His promise is still He will fulfill,
And He will answer by fire.

2 You need to be filled with the spirit of pow’r,
You need grave sufficient for life’s ev’ry hour;
You need light to shine on each step of your way,
The God of Elijah is living today. [Refrain]

3 The Church that was purchased on Calvary’s brow,
Needs strength to march forward to victories now;
Rise, Zion, rejoicing, triumphantly say,
The God of Elijah is living today. [Refrain]

4 “O where is the God of Elijah today?”
The world unbelieving may mockingly say;
But we who have called on His glorious name
Know well that He liveth, forever the same. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O pray, for the Father is ready to hear
• Title: The God Who Answers by Fire
• Author: E. E. Hewitt
• Refrain First Line: The God who answers by fire
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916

Tune Information

• Name: [O pray, for the Father is ready to hear]
• Composer: J. Lincoln Hall