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!
2
Where
is that spirit, Lord which dwelt
In
Abraham’s breast, and sealed him Thine?
Which
made Paul’s heart with sorrow melt,
And
glow with energy divine?
3
That
spirit which from age to age
Proclaim
Thy love, and taught Thy ways?
Brightened
Isaiah’s vivid page,
And
breathed in David’s hallowed lays?
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?
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.