1  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.

 2  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.

 3  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.

 4  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.