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THE FIRE OF LOVE

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Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 21, 1859

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 13, No. 22.

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THE FIRE OF LOVE.

"The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out." Lev. vi, 13.
THE fire of love, in human hearts, Yes, ever let it burn, And holy incense thence ascend, Up to Jehovah's throne.
No Jewish priest is now required, To stand from day to day, At altar built of unhewn stone, Our sins to take away.
The priest that at our altar waits, Is God's eternal Son; "Forever," he his office holds, Though once he cried "'Tis done."
E'en now He in his office waits, Before his Father's throne, Presenting there our prayers, our tears; And all our wants, makes known.
The sacrifice that we may bring, Is not from flock or fold: 'Tis only humble, grateful prayer, From hearts by faith made bold.
From broken-hearted, contrite souls, The penitential tear, Than all the blood of cattle slain, To God is far more dear.
Then let the altar's holy flame, Still bright and brighter burn; 'Twill light us on the heavenly road; 'Twill lead us to the Lamb. [M. B. D. Sab. Recorder.]