Telephone Line to Heaven

They were in the upper chamber,

They were all with one accord,

When the Holy Ghost descended,

As was promised by our Lord.

O Lord, send the power just now,

O Lord, send the power just now,

O Lord, send the power just now,

And baptise ev'ry one.

 

2) Yes, this power from heav'n descended

With the sound of rushing wind;

Tongues of fire came down upon them,

As the Lord said He would send.

 

3) Yes, this old time pow'r was given,

To our fathers who were true;

This is promised to believers,

And we all may have it too.

 

The great Physician now is near,

The sympathizing Jesus,

He speaks the drooping heart to cheer,

Oh, hear the voice of Jesus.

Sweetest note in seraph song,

Sweetest name on mortal tongue,

Sweetest carol ever sung,

Jesus, blessed Jesus.

 

2) Your many sins are all forgiven,

Oh, hear the voice of Jesus;

Go on your way in peace to heaven

And wear a crown with Jesus.

 

282      (F)        OB 200

3) No chilling winds, nor pois'nous breath

Can reach that healthful shore;

Sickness and sorrow, pain and death,

Are feared and felt no more.

 

4) When shall I reach that happy place,

And be forever blest?

When shall I see my Father's face,

And in His bosom rest?

 

Living below in this old sinful world,

Hardly a comfort can afford;

Striving alone to face temptations sore,

Where could I go but to the Lord?

Chorus:

Where could I go, O where could I go?

Seeking a refuge for my soul?

Needing a friend to help me in the end,

Where could I go but to the Lord?

 

2) Neighbours are kind,

I love them ev'ry one,

We get along in sweet accord;

But when my soul

Needs manna from above,

Where could I go but to the Lord?

 

3) Life here is grand

With friends I love so dear,

Comfort I get from God's own Word;

Yet when I face the chilling hand of death,

Where could I go but to the Lord?

 

284        (C)        OB 221