Burnin'

Nichole Nordeman

Started rubbing sticks together

I thought a spark would take forever

I never dreamt this fire would appear



When Moses saw the Bush in flames

And heard the branches speak his name

I wonder if he felt this kind of fear



'Cause I'm burnin'

Yeah, I'm burnin'

And I know I'm gonna blister in these flames

So I'll stay here

'Till this smoke clears

And I'll find you in the ashes that remain



Used to be that I could say

My faith was one arm's length away

From any flame that ever felt too warm



Asked for matches, but I recieved

A gallon full of gasoline

Now my cozy campfire days are gone



'Cause I'm burnin'

Yeah I'm burnin'

And I know I'm gonna blister in these flames

So I'll stay here

'Till this smoke clears

And I'll find you in the ashes that remain



'Knock with caution at the door'

They said, 'Beware of what you're praying for'



So I'll stand here with my whole desire

In the middle of this forest fire

'Till I've nothing left to show

And new life begins to grow...