Verse 1

O Thou who camest from above, The pure celestial fire to impart Kindle a flame of sacred love On the mean altar of my heart.

Verse 2

There let it for Thy glory burn With inextinguishable blaze, And trembling to its source return, In humble prayer and fervent praise.

Verse 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.

Verse 4

Ready for all Thy perfect will, My acts of faith and love repeat, Till death Thy endless mercies seal, And make the sacrifice complete.

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