Additional Hymn · Hymn 887
They were gathered in an upper chamber,
“Then the fire of the Lord fell”. 1Kgs 18:38
1.
They were gathered in an upper chamber,
As commanded by the risen Lord,
And the promise of the Father,
There they sought with one accord
When the Holy Ghost from heav’n descended
Like a rushing wind and tongues of fire;
So dear Lord, we seek Thy blessing,
Come with glory now our hearts inspire.
Refrain
Let the fire fall, let the fire fall,
Let the fire from heaven fall;
We are waiting and expecting
Now in faith dear Lord, we call
Let the fire fall, let the fire fall
On thy promise we depend
From the glory of Thy presence
Let the Pentecostal fire descend
2.
As Elijah we would raise the altar
For our testimony clear and true
Christ the Saviour, loving Father
Coming Lord, Baptizer too
Ever flowing grace and full salvation
For a ruined race Thy love has planned
For this blessed revelation
For Thy written word we dare to stand
3.
’Tis the covenanted promise given
To as many as the Lord shall call
To the fathers and their children
To thy people, one and all
So rejoicing in Thy word unfailing
We draw nigh in faith Thy power to know
Come, O come Thou burning spirit
Set our hearts with heav’nly fire aglow
4.
With a living coal from off Thy altar
Touch our lips to swell Thy wondrous praise
To extol Thee, bless, adore Thee
And our songs of worship raise
Let the cloud of glory now descending
Fill our hearts with holy ecstasy
Come in all Thy glorious fullness
Blessed Holy Spirit, have Thy, way
Amen