Fire in the Soul
D. S. Warner (1887) • English
Primary Scripture: Mark 9:49
Verse 1
Is the Spirit glowing in thy heart? Oh, my brother, can you say That you feel the burning love of God In thy bosom day by day?
Chorus
Yes, ’tis love, ’tis burning love divine, Filling all my soul’s desire; Oh, how sweet its glories ever shine! Now I feel the glowing fire.
Verse 2
Has the merit of the blood divine Swept away thy sinful stain? And does heaven’s glory in Thee shine, Ever bright and holy flame?
Chorus
Yes, ’tis love, ’tis burning love divine, Filling all my soul’s desire; Oh, how sweet its glories ever shine! Now I feel the glowing fire.
Verse 3
Is thy hope unclouded by a fear? *Hallelujah! do you know [*And this moment] That the love of God is burning clear In thy heart as white as snow?
Chorus
Yes, ’tis love, ’tis burning love divine, Filling all my soul’s desire; Oh, how sweet its glories ever shine! Now I feel the glowing fire.
Verse 4
Do you feel the mighty, living pow’r, Filling all thy mortal frame? And does all thy heart forever pour Streams of glory to His name?
Chorus
Yes, ’tis love, ’tis burning love divine, Filling all my soul’s desire; Oh, how sweet its glories ever shine! Now I feel the glowing fire.
Verse 5
If thy all is on the altar laid, Guard it from each vain desire; When thy soul the perfect price hath paid, God will send the holy fire.
Chorus
Yes, ’tis love, ’tis burning love divine, Filling all my soul’s desire; Oh, how sweet its glories ever shine! Now I feel the glowing fire.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- mark 9:49
Reference 2
- acts 2:3