Alexander's Hymns No. 3 ‎#97

97. The Old-Time Fire

1 Oh for the 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!

Refrain:
Send the old time fire upon us, Lord!
Send the old time fire upon us, Lord!
Send the old time fire upon us, Lord!
And burn up all the dross!

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

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

4 Is not Thy grace as mighty now
As when Elijah felt its pow’r?
When glory beamed from Moses’ brow,
Or Job endured the trying hour? [Refrain]

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! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh for the flame of living fire
• Title: The Old-Time Fire
• Author: W. H. Bathurst
• Refrain First Line: Send the old time fire upon us, Lord
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1915

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh for the flame of living fire]
• Composer: D. B. Towner