1 "Keep the incense burning"
On the altar fire;
Let thy heart's petition,
Let thy deep desire,
Be a cloud of incense
Wreathing God's own throne,
Till His will among us
Shall be fully done.
2 "Keep the incense burning"
On the altar fire;
Feed the flame, Lord Jesus,
Till Thy whole desire
Shall in us, Thy children,
Find free course, and be
Breathed through lips anointed
For this ministry.
3 "Keep the incense burning"
Though the faith be weak;
Though in words thou canst not
All thy longings speak;
Silent heart-petitions,
Spirit-taught, will be
Gloriously answered;
Wrought by God for thee.
4 "Keep the incense burning,"
Hourly let it rise,
Till from opened heavens,
Till from flame-swept skies,
Fire shall fall and kindle
All hearts to a flame;
Making us a glory
To our Savior's name.