Into the darkness of despair and fear,
the tongues of fire came,
bringing warmth and light, hope and joy.
The flame was no flame, but the Spirit of Christ.
As the bush burned in the desert,
but was not consumed, so tongues of flame burned
on the heads of the disciples of Christ,
and they were not harmed.
Fire, blazing but not consuming,
a sign of the presence of the Holy God.
Fire in us, calm us.
Fire around us, enlighten us.
Fire above us, strengthen us.
Fire below us, encourage us.
Fire amidst us, empower us.
Fire given to us, protect us.
Fire from heaven, enthuse us.
Fire of God, unite us.
Fire of the Spirit, purify us.
Fire before us, inspire us.
Fire behind us, enliven us.
Fire set upon us, save us.
Fire of love, bless us.
Christ, in these tongues of flame
may we see your Spirit, given to us.
Christ, in this fire may we hear your
words of hope and joy.
Christ, in this flame which burns but does not
consume, may we know your presence.
Christ, in our darkness, may we know the
warmth and light of your love.