The Old-Time Fire

Verse 1

O for that flame of living fire Which shone so bright in saints of old; Which bade their souls to heaven aspire, Calm in distress, in danger bold!

Verse 2

Where is that spirit, Lord, which dwelt In Abram’s breast, and sealed Him Thine? Which made Paul’s heart with sorrow melt, And glow with energy divine?

Verse 3

That spirit which from age to age Proclaimed Thy love, and taught Thy ways? Brightened Isaiah’s vivid page, And breathed in David’s hallowed lays?

Verse 4

Is not Thy grace as mighty now As when Elijah felt its power? When glory beamed from Moses’ brow, Or Job endured the trying hour?

Verse 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.