Hymn 244: Lord, as of Old at Pentecost

Verse 1

Lord, as of Old at Pentecost 

Thou didst Thy pow’r display, 

With cleansing, purifying flame 

Descend on us to-day 

Lord, send the old-time, the 

Pentecostal pow’r, 

Thy floodgates of blessing on us throw

open wide!

Lord, send the old-time pow’r, the 

Pentecostal pow’r

That sinners be converted and Thy 

name glorified!

Verse 2

For mighty works for Thee prepare, 

And strengthen ev’ry heart;

Come, take possession of Thine [own,

Verse 3

All self consume, all sin destroy!

With earnest zeal endue

Each waiting heart to work for [Thee;

O Lord, our faith renew!

Verse 4

Speak, Lord, before Thy throne we [wait,

Thy promise we believe, 

And will not let Thee go until 

The blessing we receive!