Where flames de­vour

The phrase "Where flames de­vour" resonates through 2 hymns, touching hearts across generations.

“Where flames de­vour”· 2 hymns found
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They come from him who yon­der lies,
From that in­sa­ti­able ab­yss,

Where flames de­vour

I won­der not that he should fill
Promote me to Thy seat of bliss.

Whence Come Those Loud and Mournful Cries?

Lyricist: Thomas Kelly, 1812
Composer: Wittenberg, 1543
Hymn 1

...They come from him who yon­der lies,

Where flames de­vour, but can’t de­stroy.

I won­der not that he should fill...

HymnC

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They come from him who yon­der lies,

Where flames de­vour, but can’t de­stroy.

I won­der not that he should fill

Whence Come Those Loud and Mournful Cries?

Day of Wrath (Dillon)

Lyricist: Tho­mas of Ce­la­no, 13th Cen­tu­ry
Composer: Uzziah Burnap, 1895
Hymn 2

...From that in­sa­ti­able ab­yss,

Where flames de­vour and ser­pents hiss,

Promote me to Thy seat of bliss....

HymnC

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From that in­sa­ti­able ab­yss,

Where flames de­vour and ser­pents hiss,

Promote me to Thy seat of bliss.

Day of Wrath (Dillon)

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