Margaret Becker: Sacred fire [lyrics]

Margaret Becker: Sacred fire [lyrics]

Margaret Becker

Sacred fire

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