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Purified
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Michael W. Smith's song 'Purified' is a worship song expressing a deep yearning for holiness and purification before God. The lyrics speak of opening one's heart to be searched and cleansed by God's refining fire, surrendering control to the Savior, and being freed from sin's power. The repeated declaration 'You are Holy' emphasizes God's sacred nature. The song reflects themes of surrender, repentance, and the desire for spiritual cleansing, drawing on biblical imagery of purification and holiness.
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Verse1
Where the angels see
You are praised as You should be.
But how can I express
My yearning for Your Holiness.
May it be (that)
Chorus
I will open my heart
Search me in the deepest part.
And I will stand in cleansing fire,
By You, purified,
By You I'm purified.
Verse 2
Savior of my soul
To your strength I yield control.
Purge me of my stain
Sin will lose it's mortal reign.
Make me free (and)
Chorus
I will open my heart
Search me in the deepest part.
And I will stand in cleansing fire,
By You, purified,
By You I'm purified.
Bridge
You are Holy
You are Holy
Yes You are Holy
You are Holy
You are Holy
Holy
Chorus
I will open my heart
Search me in the deepest part.
And I will stand in cleansing fire,
By You, purified,
By You I'm purified.
Bridge
You are Holy
You are Holy
Yes You are Holy
You are Holy
You are Holy
Holy