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Let the fire fall, let the fire fall!

26/5/2014

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The test of true revival is that the fruit will be seen in individual lives which will then have a marked effect upon the community. One such true revival was that in Kilsyth, Scotland, beginning in 1908 where the writer of this hymn, Harry Tee, was the leading elder of the church from 1922 until his death in 1959. Harry and the church there in Kilsyth, experienced a true ‘upper chamber’ revival. For 9 months, meetings were held every night as folk gathered in and around the church. Crowds spilled out on to the streets and on to the church roof (!) which made Kilsyth something of a ‘Pentecostal spectical’. Alexander Boddy, had stood on a pulpit with Evan Roberts in 1905 during the Welsh Revival and again exactly one year previous he had been with T.B. Barratt in Norway ministering in his meetings in the new Pentecostal revival yet when he visited the Kilsyth revival in for three days at the end of March 1908, he was overwhelmed at what he saw. It was heaven on earth. He lay on his face unable to say anything.

True to real revival, hundreds of lives were radically changed and signs followed. Some of the worst characters in the community were saved. One infamous man who had had to be restrained with rope, held by no less than FIVE policemen, was transformed instantly when he was born-again and filled with the Spirit. A lady who was ill with diphtheria and had lost her hearing and speech, was instantly healed when hands were laid on her. The town which was built mostly on mining was filled with rough, hard-working men whose hearts were touched and changed. This then affected the homes and children, and it was not uncommon to hear and see children earnestly seeking the Lord, speaking in tongues and even being used of God to bring sobering prophecies. Beyond the little Scottish town of Kilsyth, this outpouring affected nations and continents as, as with any true revival, a missionary zeal burned in hearts. When Harry Tee wrote the words and music to this revival hymn, he was both describing what happened in the Book of Acts as well as what happened in Kilsyth.

They were gathered in an upper chamber,
 As commanded by the risen Lord,
And the promise of the Father
There they sought with one accord
When the Holy Ghost from heav’n descended
Like a rushing wind and tongues of fire:
So dear Lord, we seek Thy blessing, 
Come with glory now our hearts inspire.
 
Let the fire fall, let the fire fall
Let the fire from heaven fall;
We are waiting and expecting 
Now in faith dear Lord we call;
Let the fire fall, let the fire fall
On Thy promise we depend;
From the glory of Thy presence Let the Pentecostal fire descend.

As Elijah we would raise the altar for our testimony clear and true
Christ the Saviour, loving Healer,
Coming Lord Baptizer too
Ever flowing grace and full salvation 
For a ruined race Thy love has plann’d
For this blessed revelation 
For Thy written Word we dare to stand 

With a living coal from off Thy altar,
Touch our lips to swell Thy wondrous praise
To extol Thee; bless, adore Thee
And our songs of worship raise;
Let the cloud of glory now descending
Fill our hearts with holy ecstacy,
Come in all Thy glorious fullness 
Blessed Holy Spirit have Thy way.

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14 Comments
Tony Parry
27/5/2014 06:15:49 am

Bro. I get so "stirred" when I read revival history (especially Pentecostal revivals)- but nonetheless, there is also a grieving in my spirit because we have seen NOthing close to this, corporately!
Not because God the Father doesnt want to bless, but because of his people's unbelief & sin.

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micheal link
9/7/2015 08:33:39 am

i love that passage

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William Curle
16/11/2015 12:42:43 pm

Hi, I live in the small town of Kilsyth and was greatly encouraged to read your blog, I attend the Kilsyth Church of God where Harry Tree was the pastor and where revival broke out in 1908, I know many spirit filled believers here today that are here because there grand parents and great gran parents were saved back in 1908. But we need God to do it in our generation, many are praying for this to happen, not just in Kilsyth but in Glasgow, Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales. Do it again Lord, one more time before Christ returns.

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Paul Gray link
15/5/2020 08:50:31 pm

I was saved under Harry Tee's son Evangelist Alex Tee, back in 1991, 21 saved at that same mission in Portadown Elim Northern Ireland.

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Divyne
22/1/2017 11:10:13 pm

I have always loved this song and it's meaning.
Please Lord let your pentecostal fire descend in this country in Jesus name

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keith smith
21/2/2017 07:12:20 pm

When sung with the heart and spirit and believing this song will always bring a true zeal for more of the Lord

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Nwokocha Gideon link
21/6/2017 03:49:26 am

Indeed I am overwhelmed with this history and inspired too. I read this from the book of Acts of the apostle and hear again it happened. I am lifted even as I know that this Pentecostal fire will descend in my life and family in Jesus name. Amen

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Carrie
3/2/2018 07:49:36 am

Thank you very much for your article.
Father has been using this hymn powerfully (which I had never before encountered) in my personal devotional times. Your blog has revealed a great deal to me and I am passing that information on to others.

Thank you, again.

God bless you.

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james kigathi
8/2/2018 08:13:49 pm

I love this hymn. Wish i can get its music.

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George E Gilmour
9/2/2018 11:36:05 am

The words and music are in the Redemption Hymnal - 249 along with another very fine hymn by the same man - 610 - Thy blessed will divine - chorus is -Thy Blessed will divine with joy I make it mine
My heart shall be Thy throne and Thine alone
Choose Thou the path I tread and whither I am led
Help me to follow on O mighty Saviour.

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Chris
16/1/2019 01:09:18 pm

I never knew about the Kilsyth Revival in 1908 but came across this blog when looking for the hymn "Let the fire fall on me", one we used to sing out ofthe the Redemptional Hymnal, ( the red book).
This was prompted by a study tgis am on what the word Worship really means in the Hebrew and Greek, and realised how far short I and the church in the Uk falls so far short.
This brought forth deep repentance and humbling before Almighty God in prostration, then read my daily portion from Gen 17 how twice Abraham vs 2 & 17 fell facedown before the Lord.
Oh, for the same spirit, that once again God's Holy,Awesome Presence might be amongst us, not just as a visitation but for a habitation.

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Ron
23/2/2019 12:19:51 am

I came across this site when looking for the words and chords to this awesome old hymn. I heard it for the first time last week.
I have studied revivals for many years and never heard of the Kilsyth Revival, so finding this is and The Limerick City Church website is an added bonus.
I left Ireland for Canada in 1972 so it will be a joy to listen to your online sermons...preached in the beautiful Irish brogue.

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Keith
23/2/2019 09:10:41 am

Good to hear from you brother. Hope you continue to enjoy the site. Where did you come from in Ireland? God bless

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Ron
6/4/2019 01:06:15 am

Hi Keith, Im from Finaghy, 3 miles outside of Belfast on the way to Lisburn. I moved to Vancouver Canada in 1972....Only downside is; there are no soda and potatoe farls here to make a big Ulster Fry....
I have been listening to your sermons on the net and must say, what a blessing. It is so refreshing to here the unadulterated word of God proclaimed from the pulpit. God's richest blessings.


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