Eng:927  Chin:-  Kor:-  Span:-  Tag:-  Fra:-  Por:- 

Lyrics:Amy Carmichael
Music:(1) Arr. from Robert A. Schumann
(2) T. Blockley
Meter:8.8.8.8

Hymns using same tune:

#822, #892, #903, #943, #1169, #1272, #1274

 

 1  O God of burning altar fire,

       O God of love's consuming flame,

    Make pure the flame of our desire

       To win the lost to seek Thy Name.

 

 2  There is no coldness, Lord, in Thee,

       Oh, keep us kindled lest we bring

    To our dear Lord of Calvary,

       Dead ashes for our offering.

 

 3  Dead ashes, husk of corn for wheat

       Lord of our consecration vow,

    We gather round Thy wounded feet,

       We see the thorn about Thy brow.

 

 4  Oh, by Thy cross and passion, Lord,

       Grant us this plea, this sovereign plea,

    Save us from choosing peace for sword,

       And give us souls to give to Thee.