Consuming Fire
by Tim Hughes
Theology & Meaning
A prayer for personal and corporate holiness through encounter with God as consuming fire—the image from Hebrews 12:29 and Malachi's refining fire. Asks not just for blessing but for the refining, burning away of impurity that only God's presence can accomplish.
Worship Leadership Tips
Suited for services on holiness, sanctification, or personal renewal. Tim Hughes's British worship style gives this song an earnest, non-triumphalist quality. Best positioned mid-set after a time of declaration, as a movement into deeper surrender.
Arrangement Tips
Piano-driven with atmospheric electric guitar. Moderate tempo—don't rush it. The bridge ('Take what I have') is a key moment of personal surrender; allow it space. String pads or synth pads add depth. End quietly on piano after the final declaration.
Scripture References
- Hebrews 12:29
- Malachi 3:2-3
- Isaiah 6:6-7