O God of burning altar fire

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.

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.

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.

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.