Refining

The fire rages before me

The heat engulfs me

Purification is in the fire

The God of Israel

Burns with passion

Burns with purity

I cannot stand

I melt before Him

Face to the ground

Everything –

He knows every single thing

Piercing

My heart is open

My mind is open

The fire burns within

Burning chaff

Burning lies

What is left

Is something sacred and pure

Give me a pure heart, O God

That I may see your face