Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#286

286. See how great a flame aspires

1 See how great a flame aspires,
Kindled by a spark of grace!
Jesus' love the nations fires,
Sets the kingdoms on a blaze;
To bring fire on earth He came,
Kindled in some hearts it is;
O that all might catch the flame,
All partake the glorious bliss!

2 When He first the work begun,
Small and feeble was His day;
Now the word doth swiftly run,
Now it wins its widening way;
More and more it spreads and grows,
Ever mighty to prevail,
Sin's strongholds it now o'erthrows,
Shakes the trembling gates of hell.

3 Sons of God, your Saviour praise!
He the door hath opened wide;
He hath given the word of grace,
Jesus' word is glorified;
Jesus, mighty to redeem,
He alone the work hath wrought;
Worthy is the work of Him,
Him who spake a world from nought.

4 Saw ye not the cloud arise,
Little as a human hand
Now it spreads along the skies,
Hangs o'er all the thirsty land;
Lo! the promise of a shower
Drops already from above;
But the Lord will shortly pour
All the Spirit of His love!

Text Information

• First Line: See how great a flame aspires
• Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Door: Of Opportunity; Hell: Gates of; Open door; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Missions; Gospel: Spread of; Gospel: Triumphs of; Triumph, of the Gospel; Showers of Blessing; Kingdom of Christ (See Missions): Progress and triumph of; Prayer: For Extension of Christ's Kingdom; Missions (See also Kingdom of Christ); Opportunity

Tune Information

• Name: BENEVENTO
• Composer: Samuel Webbe, 1740-1816
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7
• Key: E Major