Verse 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 the glory now our hearts
inspire.
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 the promise we depend;
From the glory of Thy presence
Let the Pentecostal fire descend.
Verse 2
As Elijah we would raise the altar
For our testimony clear and true,
Christ the Saviour, loving Healer,
Coming Lord, Baptizer too,
Ever-flowing grace and full salva-
tion
For a ruined race Thy love has [plann’d
For this blessed revelation,
For Thy written word we dare to stand.
Verse 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.
Verse 4
With a living coal from off Thy altar
Touch our lips to swell Thy won-
drous praise,
To extol Thee, bless adore, Thee,
And our song of worship raise;
Let the cloud of glory now descending
Fill our hearts with holy ecstasy,
Come in all Thy glorious fulness,
Blessed Holy Spirit, have Thy way
H. Tee.