GIVE ME A DOUBLE PORTION

Give me a double portion 

1.  

 Long ago in days of old, stood a man of God we're told,

As he talked to Elijah that day;

His request he did repeat, standing at Elijah's feet,

"A double portion" I can hear him say.

Refrain 

Give me, Lord, a double portion, pour Thy Spirit on me,

Thru eyes of faith Thy wondrous works I can see,

But I need Thy helping hand, in this troubled, sinful land,

Give me, Lord, a double portion from Thee.

2.   

As Elijah stood that day, to Elisha he did say,

"Ask me what I shall do unto thee,"

And Elisha then replied, walking at Elijah's side,

"A double portion, let it fall on me."

Refrain 

Give me, Lord, a double portion, pour Thy Spirit on me,

Thru eyes of faith Thy wondrous works I can see,

But I need Thy helping hand, in this troubled, sinful land,

Give me, Lord, a double portion from Thee.

3.  

 Lord, I always to Thee, pray, just for strength from day to day,

But I see there's so much to be done,

That I have to kneel anew and this favor ask of you,

A double portion -- this fight must be won.

Refrain 

Give me, Lord, a double portion, pour Thy Spirit on me,

Thru eyes of faith Thy wondrous works I can see,

But I need Thy helping hand, in this troubled, sinful land,

Give me, Lord, a double portion from Thee.