The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#197

197. Near thy cross assembled, Master

1 Near thy cross assembled, Master,
At thy feet we fall,
Seeking power to send us faster,
Hear, Lord, while we call.
Soul and body consecrating,
Leaving every sin,
Longing for a full salvation,
Victory we would win.

2 Fire that changes earthly craving
Into pure desire,
Fire destroying fear and doubting,
Fills and saves us higher;
Fire that takes its stand for Jesus,
Seeks and saves the lost;
Fire that follows where he pleases,
Fearless of the cost.

3 Fire that turns men into heroes,
Makes of weakness, might;
Fire that makes us more than conquerors,
Strengthens us to fight.
Crosses bearing, dangers daring,
By the fire set free,
In my Master’s suffering sharing,
Send this fire on me.

Text Information

• First Line: Near thy cross assembled, Master
• Author: John Lawley (1859-1922)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Holy Spirit: Person and purpose

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