Hymn Chords

264. O for That Flame of Living Fire

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O  for that flame of liv-ing fire

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Which shone so bright in  saints of old;

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Which bade their souls to heaven as-pire,

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Calm in dis-tress, in  dan-ger bold!


[[Full Lyrics]]

[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.