Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: New Songs of Pentecost #12 (1916) First Line: O pray, for the Father is ready to hear Lyrics: 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] Languages: English Tune Title: [O pray, for the Father is ready to hear]
The God Who Answers by Fire