I find it hard to believe that is the first published use of the phrase.
Response last updated by CmdrK on Jul 06 2021.
May 16 2014, 1:40 AM
Walneto
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Walneto 13 year member
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I finally found this:
From a sermon delivered by C. H. SPURGEON, some time in the mid 19th century:
"There is a fine old Welsh hymn which I wish I could turn into English without spoiling it-it runs somewhat to this effect-"O Jesus, come forth! Leave the ivory palaces! Your chariot waits for You, Come forth, come forth! Hell trembles before You, all Heaven adores You, earth owns Your sway, men's hearts cannot resist You. Come forth, come forth! Bars of brass You break, gates of iron give way before You; come forth, come forth, O Jesus for Your chariot awaits You now!"