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Old Time Power

Charlie D. Tillman (1895) • English

Primary Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Verse 1

They were in an upper chamber, They were all with one accord, When the Holy Ghost descended, As was promised by the Lord.

Chorus

O Lord, send the pow'r just now, O Lord, send the pow'r just now, O Lord, send the pow'r just now, And baptize ev'ry one.

Verse 2

Yes, this pow'r from heav’n descended, With the sound of rushing wind; Tongues of fire came down upon them, As the Lord said He would send.

Chorus

O Lord, send the pow'r just now, O Lord, send the pow'r just now, O Lord, send the pow'r just now, And baptize ev'ry one.

Verse 3

Yes, this "old-time" pow'r was given To our fathers who were true; This is promised to believers, And we all may have it too.

Chorus

O Lord, send the pow'r just now, O Lord, send the pow'r just now, O Lord, send the pow'r just now, And baptize ev'ry one.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • acts 2:1-4