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Send the Holy Fire

Joel A. Erickson (2004) • English

Primary Scripture: Genesis 15:17

Verse 1

On the altar now I lay, For Thy cleansing, Lord, I pray, Let the work be done today, Wholly to be Thine.

Chorus

Send, oh, send the holy fire, Fervent is my heart’s desire, I would join the holy choir, Wholly sanctified.

Verse 2

All, yes, all I consecrate, The Refiner’s flame I wait, Let me reach that blessed state, Full salvation find.

Chorus

Send, oh, send the holy fire, Fervent is my heart’s desire, I would join the holy choir, Wholly sanctified.

Verse 3

Savior, send the holy fire, Light the consecration pyre, Let the purging be entire, Sanctify my soul.

Chorus

Send, oh, send the holy fire, Fervent is my heart’s desire, I would join the holy choir, Wholly sanctified.

Verse 4

Father, faith inspire in me, Precious promises I see, Let me touch them, touching Thee, Witness peace within.

Chorus

Send, oh, send the holy fire, Fervent is my heart’s desire, I would join the holy choir, Wholly sanctified.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • genesis 15:17

Reference 2

  • acts 2:3