O Thou Who Camest from Above

Charles Wesley (1762) • English

Primary Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Verse 1

O thou who camest from above the fire celestial to impart, kindle a flame of sacred love on the mean altar of my heart!

Verse 2

There let it for thy glory burn with inextinguishable blaze, and trembling to its source return in humble prayer and fervent praise.

Verse 3

Jesus, confirm my heart's desire to work, and speak, and think for thee; still let me guard the holy fire, and still stir up the gift in me.

Verse 4

Ready for all thy perfect will, my acts of faith and love repeat; till death thy endless mercies seal, and make the sacrifice complete.

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