Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 177 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O thou who camest from above
the pure celestial fire to impart,
kindle a flame of sacred love
on the mean altar of my heart.
2 There let it for thy glory burn
with inextinguishable blaze,
and trembling to its source return,
in humble prayer and fervent praise.
3 Jesus, confirm my heart's desire
to work, and speak, and think for thee;
still let me guard the holy fire,
and still stir up thy gift in me,
4 ready for all thy perfect will,
my acts of faith and love repeat,
till death thy endless mercies seal,
and make the sacrifice complete.
Topics: Commissioning Service; Commitment; Consecration; Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Holiness; Invocation; Jesus Christ Priesthood and Intercession; Ordination; Our Love to God; Our Sacrifice; Pentecost; Personal Response to Jesus; Prayer Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Used With Tune: WILTON
O thou who camest from above