Tabernacle Hymns ‎#155

155. The Old-Time Fire

1 Oh, for the flame of living fire,
Which shone so bright in saints of old,
Which bade their souls to heav’n aspire,
Calm in distress, in danger bold!

Chorus:
Send the old-time fire upon us, Lord!
Send the old-time fire upon us, Lord!
Send the old-time fire,
Oh, send the fire upon us, Lord,
And burn up all the dross!

2 Where is that Spirit, Lord, who dwelt
In Abram’s breast, and sealed him Thine?
Which made Paul’s heart with sorrow melt,
And glow with energy divine? [Chorus]

3 That Spirit who, from age to age,
Proclaimed Thy love, and taught Thy ways,
Brightened Isaiah’s vivid page,
And breathed in David’s hallowed lays! [Chorus]

4 Is not Thy grace as mighty now
As when Elijah felt its pow’r?
When glory beamed from Moses’ brow,
Or Job endured the trying hour? [Chorus]

5 Remember, Lord, the ancient days;
Renew Thy work, Thy grace restore;
And while to Thee our hearts we raise,
On us Thy holy Spirit pour! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, for that flame of living fire
• Title: The Old-Time Fire
• Author: W. H. Bathurst (arr.)
• Refrain First Line: Send the old-time fire upon us, Lord!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1960
• Topic: Choir; Holy Spirit; Petition; Revival

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, for that flame of living fire]
• Composer: D. B. Towner
• Arranger: Fred Jacky
• Key: E Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 1941 Hope Publishing Co., owner