Verse 1: In Ahab's reign when Baal was praised, And Jezebel held sway, A prophet stood before the king, With words he had to say. "As surely as Jehovah lives, No rain will fall these years, Except by my word it shall come," Then Elijah disappeared. Chorus: Fire from heaven, answer by fire, Let all the people know, Jehovah alone is God Most High, Let His glory show. On Carmel's mount the test was made, Four hundred fifty fell, And rain returned to Israel's land, When fire from heaven fell. Verse 2: At Cherith's brook the ravens came, With bread and meat each day, Then to Zarephath's widow poor, God sent him on his way. Her jar of flour never failed, Her jug of oil stayed full, And when her son had breathed his last, Elijah's prayer was heard in full. Chorus: Fire from heaven, answer by fire, Let all the people know, Jehovah alone is God Most High, Let His glory show. On Carmel's mount the test was made, Four hundred fifty fell, And rain returned to Israel's land, When fire from heaven fell. Bridge: "How long will you limp between two opinions? If Jehovah is God, follow Him!" The prophets of Baal cried out all day, But silence answered them. Then Elijah prayed a simple prayer, "Let it be known today, That You are God in Israel," And fire consumed the sacrifice that lay. Final Chorus: Fire from heaven, answered by fire, All the people knew, Jehovah alone is God Most High, His word is always true. On Carmel's mount the test was made, The prophets of Baal fell, And rain returned to Israel's land, When fire from heaven fell. In a whirlwind he'd ascend, His mission at its end.
