Spirit Burn

“Spirit Burn” by Vineyard is a heartfelt plea for divine intervention and spiritual renewal within the church and the hearts of believers. The song opens with a request for the Holy Spirit to bless the church with “tongues of fire,” a metaphor that evokes the Pentecost event in the Christian tradition, where the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, enabling them to speak in different tongues. This imagery signifies a desire for a powerful and transformative presence of the Holy Spirit that leaves no room for human desires, but rather, purifies and sanctifies the believers.

The chorus, “Spirit burn, spirit burn,” is a repetitive and fervent invocation for the Holy Spirit to manifest and work within the community. The lyrics call for the glorification of God's name and the establishment of His kingdom in the hearts of the faithful. This reflects a deep yearning for divine guidance and the visible presence of God in the lives of the believers. The song also asks for the light of heaven to shine through the believers, indicating a desire for their lives to be a testament to God's glory and love.

Further into the song, the lyrics speak of a “rushing wind” and a “holy fire” that should fall like rain, both powerful symbols of the Holy Spirit's presence. The request for the Holy Spirit to “fill our streets with your sweet salvation” and to bring a “love that never fails” highlights a longing for a widespread spiritual awakening and transformation that extends beyond the church walls into the broader community. The song concludes with a call for sanctification and empowerment of the saints, urging the Holy Spirit to come in power and reign, marking the church to bear God's name and stirring the believers to action.