Hymn 751
O Thou, who earnest from above
Meter: L.M.
Scripture: Luk. 3:16
1
O Thou, who earnest from above
The pure celestial fire impart,
Kindle a flame of sacred love
On the mean-altar of my heart.
2
There let it for Thy glory burn
Unquench’d, undimm'd in darkest days,
And trembling to its source return
In humble pray’r and fervent praise.
3
Jesus, confirm my heart’s desire
To work, and speak, and think for Thee;
Still let me guard the holy fire,
And still stir up Thy gift in me.
4
Ready for all Thy perfect will,
My acts of faith and love repeat;
Till death Thy endless mercy seal,
And make the sacrifice complete,