704 - The Christian Life

1. O thou who camest from above

the fire celestial to impart,

kindle a flame of sacred love

upon the altar of my heart.

2. There let it for thy glory burn

with ever bright, undying blaze,

and trembling to its source return

in humble prayer and fervent praise.

3. Jesus, confirm thy heart's desire

to work, and speak, and think for thee;

still let me guard the holy fire

and still stir up the gift in me.

*4. Still let me prove thy perfect will,

my acts of faith and love repeat,

till death thy endless mercies seal,

and make the sacrifice complete.

Words: Charles Wesley (1707+1788), alt. Music: Hereford, Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-1876)