O for that flame of living fire
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O for that flame of living fireWhich shone so bright in saints of old;Which bade their souls to heaven aspire,Calm in distress, in danger bold!
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Where is that spirit, Lord, which dweltIn Abram's breast, and sealed him thine?Which made Paul's heart with sorrow melt,And glow with energy divine?—
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That spirit which from age to ageProclaimed thy love, and taught thy ways?Brightened Isaiah's vivid page,And breathed in David's hallowed lays?
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Is not thy grace as mighty nowAs when Elijah felt its power?When glory beamed from Moses' brow,Or Job endured the trying hour?
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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.