Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #286 (1917) Lyrics: 1 See how great a flame aspires,
Kindled by a spark of grace!
Jesus' love the nations fires,
Sets the kingdoms on a blaze;
To bring fire on earth He came,
Kindled in some hearts it is;
O that all might catch the flame,
All partake the glorious bliss!
2 When He first the work begun,
Small and feeble was His day;
Now the word doth swiftly run,
Now it wins its widening way;
More and more it spreads and grows,
Ever mighty to prevail,
Sin's strongholds it now o'erthrows,
Shakes the trembling gates of hell.
3 Sons of God, your Saviour praise!
He the door hath opened wide;
He hath given the word of grace,
Jesus' word is glorified;
Jesus, mighty to redeem,
He alone the work hath wrought;
Worthy is the work of Him,
Him who spake a world from nought.
4 Saw ye not the cloud arise,
Little as a human hand
Now it spreads along the skies,
Hangs o'er all the thirsty land;
Lo! the promise of a shower
Drops already from above;
But the Lord will shortly pour
All the Spirit of His love!
Topics: Door Of Opportunity; Hell Gates of; Open door; Door Of Opportunity; Hell Gates of; Open door; The Church and the Kingdom of God Missions; Gospel Spread of; Gospel Triumphs of ; Triumph, of the Gospel; Showers of Blessing ; Kingdom of Christ (See Missions) Progress and triumph of ; Prayer For Extension of Christ's Kingdom ; Missions (See also Kingdom of Christ); Opportunity Languages: English Tune Title: BENEVENTO
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