Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#625

625. O thou who camest from above

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.

Text Information

• First Line: O thou who camest from above
• Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  1 Chronicles 21:26
  ;
  1 Corinthians 12:4-11
  ;
  1 Thessalonians 1:3
  ;
  2 Timothy 1:6-7
  ;
  2 Timothy 4:6
  ;
  Colossians 4:12
  ;
  John 3:31
  ;
  Leviticus 6:13
  ;
  Luke 3:16
  ;
  Romans 10:1
  ;
  Romans 12:1-2
• Topic: The Holy Spirit in the Church: Enlivening and Renewing the Chruch; The Church Celebrates: Confirmation; Confirmation; Devotion

Tune Information

• Name: HEREFORD
• Composer: Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-1876)
• Meter: LM
• Key: E♭ Major