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