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]
Source: Tabernacle Hymns: Number Four: a choice collection of hymns and songs for every religious use #155