Margaret Becker

Sacred Fire

Margaret Becker


Fire of separation 
Fire of sacrifice 
Fire of purifying heat 
Burned on rocky altars 
Through the ancient nights 
Now that fire's burning deep in me 
My heart is the altar 
I am the priest 
My life's the only sacrifice 
The sacred fire needs 

Chorus: 
Sacred fire 
Burn Your mark on me 
With Your flame brand the Name 
For everyone to see 
Sacred fire 
Burn your mark on me 
I am honored to be set apart 
So burn your ownership into my heart 

Fire of refining 
Fire of discipline 
Burn away all my impurities 
Fire of consecration 
Carefully define 
The image of the Holy One in me 
I know that I am privileged 
To bear the sacred light 
So I will lay down everything 
To keep the flame alive 

(Chorus) 

Sacred fire 
Burn Your mark on me 
With Your flame brand the Name 
For everyone to see 
Sacred fire