Luke 12:50

"I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how
am I straitened till it be accomplished /"

AN inward baptism, Lord, of fire,
Wherewith to be baptized, I have;
Tis all my longing soul's desire;
This, only this, my soul can save.

Straiten'd I am till this be done:
Kindle in me the living flame,
Father, in me reveal Thy Son,
Baptize me into Jesu's name.

Transform my nature into Thine,
Let all my powers Thine impress feel,
Let all my soul become Divine,
And stamp me with Thy Spirit's seal.

Deferr'd my hope, and sick my heart,
O when shall I Thy promise prove,
Set to my seal that true Thou art,
Thy nature, and Thy name is Love!

Love, mighty Love, my heart o'erpower;
Ah! why dost Thou so long delay?
Cut short the work, bring near the hour,
And let me see Thy perfect day.

Behold, for Thee I ever wait,
Now let in me Thine image shine;
Now the new heavens and earth create,
And plant with righteousness Divine.

If with the wretched sons of men
It still be Thy delight to live,
Come, Lord, beget my soul again,
Thyself, Thy quickening Spirit give.

With me He dwells, and bids Thee come;
Answer Thine own effectual prayer,
Enter my heart, and fix Thine home,
Thine everlasting presence there.