THE CLEANSING FLAME was written for the Hannaford Youth 2016 march competition where it received first place. This concert march takes its main theme from the Salvation Army hymn “O God of burning cleansing flame”. The march is written with a fast and fiery style, which is meant to replicate the energy and excitement associated with the words. O God of burning cleansing flame Send the fire Your blood-bought gift today we claim Send the fire today Look down and see this waiting host And send the promised Holy Ghost We need another Pentecost Send the fire today Send the fire today