Fire Shut Up in My Bones A CCM Song Based on the Sermon “주님을 만나면 (When You Meet the Lord)” by Pastor Bruno Sermon: 주님을 만나면 (When You Meet the Lord) [사도행전 9:19-25] Scripture Basis: Acts 9:1-9, 19-25; Jeremiah 20:9 (KJV / WEB) Genre: Power Ballad (록 발라드 · 증언/간증 음악) Suggested Vocalist / Style: A strong male rock-worship vocalist, tenor with a raw edge, capable of building from a restrained verse to a soaring, belting chorus — think driving guitars and a wall of sound at the climax. Tempo & Length: Building power ballad, 76 BPM to double-time feel, approx. 3:50 Bible Translation Used: Public domain English translation (King James Version / World English Bible) — scripture phrases woven into the lyrics are free of copyright restriction. Theme Saul's encounter with the risen Christ transforms a persecutor into a preacher who cannot stay silent, even under threat of death. The sermon connects this to Jeremiah's testimony of a message 'like a burning fire shut up in my bones' that could not be held back. The song is a testimony anthem: an encounter with Jesus that cannot be undone, and a fire that must be preached no matter the cost. Lyrics Verse 1 I was breathing out threats, walking in the dark, Then a light from heaven stopped me, pierced right through my heart. Three days I could not see, could not eat or sleep, Till a stranger laid his hands and mercy set me free. Chorus It's a fire shut up in my bones, I tried to stay silent, but I could not stay alone. Every word You spoke is burning, burning in my chest, I will preach You till my dying breath. Verse 2 Old friends don't know me now, they call it a betrayal, But I traded chains for freedom, I traded fear for faith. They plot against my life, but I won't be afraid, This is not the end of me, it's just the change I've made. Chorus It's a fire shut up in my bones, I tried to stay silent, but I could not stay alone. Every word You spoke is burning, burning in my chest, I will preach You till my dying breath. Bridge Once I lived for me, now I live for You, Once a persecutor, now a witness true. Whatever it may cost me, I will pay the price, Because I met You, Jesus, and I came alive. Final Chorus It's a fire shut up in my bones, I tried to stay silent, but I could not stay alone. Every word You spoke is burning, burning in my chest, I will preach You till my dying breath. Outro Burning... burning... I can't stay silent now.