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235. Pentecostal Power

1 Lord, as of old at Pentecost
Thou didst Thy power display,
With cleansing, purifying flame,
Descend on us today.

Chorus:
Lord, send the old-time power, The Pentecostal power!
Thy floodgates of blessing on us throw open wide!
Lord send the old-time power. the Pentecostal power.
That sinners be converted and Thy name glorified!

2 For mighty works for Thee, prepare
And strengthen every heart;
Come, take possession of Thine own,
And nevermore depart. [Chorus]

3 All self consume, all sin destroy!
With earnest zeal endue
Each waiting heart to work for Thee;
O Lord, our faith renew! [Chorus]

4 Speak, Lord, before Thy throne we wait,
Thy promise we believe,
And will not let Thee go until
The blessing we receive. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Lord, as of old at Pentecost
Title: Pentecostal Power
Author: Charlotte G. Homer
Refrain First Line: Lord, send the old-time power
Language: English
Publication Date: 1970
Topic: Holy Spirit and Revival
Tune Information
Name: [Lord, as of old at Pentecost]
Composer: Charles H. Gabriel
Key: A♭ Major



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