By the Fire

BY THE FIRE By the fire I was emptied When there denied His name, Then His eyes met mine in sorrow And I hung my head in shame. By the fire I was enlisted; Just three days had then gone by, And I told Him how I loved Him As His mercy met my eye. By the tire I was empowered In that upper room that day, And three thousand came to know Him As I preached salvation’s way. By His fire I’m now encouraged When the road is dark and long, And the sorrow I may be bearing Soon turns to such sweet song. Oh, I thank God for the fire As it burns and purifies; It will mold me to His likeness Till I meet Him in the skies.