THE ANVIL

Lyrics by Peter Merz Music by Mark E. Ellis
Arrangement  by  Juan  K. Tyus
Instruments:  Juan K. Tyus
Vocals: Tiffany Casto

I thought I had it all figured out
Beyond a shadow of a doubt
But this road is strange to me
I wasn't counting on this pain
Dear Lord, where does this way lead?
Can't we go back the way we came?

CHORUS
I can hear the hammer pounding
I can feel the fire burning
And with the heat and the hammer
Into Your image You're shaping me

Lord, Your Word's a Refining Flame
Cleansing me from this sinful stain
Your Word is a Hammer
Smashing ashes into gold
Someday I'll stand blameless
Before the Lover of my soul

REPEAT CHORUS

BRIDGE
Shaping me, forming me
Now purifying me
Breaking me, forging me
You're glorying me

On Your Holy Anvil I'm reborn
Into Your image I am formed
Mercy and humilty
You rebuild me on Your forge
Blameless and holy
I now can stand before my Lord

REPEAT CHORUS

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