Keep the incense burning, on the altar fire.
Let Thy heart’s petition, let Thy deep desire
Be a cloud of incense wreathing God’s own throne
Till His will among us shall be fully done.
Keep the incense burning on the altar fire.
Feed the flame, Lord Jesus, till Thy whole desire
Shall in us, Thy children, find free course and be
Breathed thro’ lips anointed, for this ministry.
Keep the incense burning, though thy faith be weak.
Though in words you cannot all thy longing speak.
Silent heart petitions, Spirit-taught, will be
Gloriously answered wrought by God for Thee.
Keep the incense burning, hourly let it rise,
Till from opened heavens, till from flame swept skies
Fire shall fall and kindle, all our hearts to flame
Making us a glory to our Savior’s name.