O for That Flame!

1O for that flame of living fire Which shone so bright in saints of old;
Which bade their souls to heav'n aspire,
Calm in distress, in danger bold!

2Where 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?

3Is not Thy grace as mighty now As when Elijah felt its pow'r?
When glory beamed from Moses' brow,
Or Job endured the trying hour?

4Remember,
Lord, the ancient days;
Renew Thy work,
Thy grace restore;
And while to Thee our hearts we raise,
On us Thy Holy Spirit pour.