For Fire Went Forth from Cheshbon

### For Fire Went Forth from Cheshbon (Verse 1) People asked the Chozeh from Lublin, How he stayed calm, never showing his chagrin. He’d say, “When anger rises, I’ll wait an hour or two, By then, my temper’s cooled, and I know what to do.” (Chorus) For fire went forth from Cheshbon, let patience be your guide, Wait and let the flames subside. Pickle your desires, let them mellow in time, Soon you'll find the peace of mind, so sublime. (Verse 2) R’ Yehuda Tzvi from Rozla, wise words he did share, “I’d wait an hour, nothing lost by waiting there.” Desire, like fire, can burn and consume, But patience will extinguish, dispelling the gloom. (Chorus) For fire went forth from Cheshbon, let patience be your guide, Wait and let the flames subside. Pickle your desires, let them mellow in time, Soon you'll find the peace of mind, so sublime. (Bridge) Pirkei Avos teaches, “Who is strong indeed? One who overpowers desires, with patience in need.” “כבוש,” like pickling, let time work its charm, In 24 hours, you’ll do no harm. (Verse 3) See the future, the wise one does say, Reflect on your actions, let the temptations sway. A wise man’s foresight, never wasteful, always clear, Afterthoughts bring regret, let wisdom steer. (Chorus) For fire went forth from Cheshbon, let patience be your guide, Wait and let the flames subside. Pickle your desires, let them mellow in time, Soon you'll find the peace of mind, so sublime. (Outro) Look to the past, protect your future’s light, A short while longer, and wickedness takes flight. Answer the fool with his own folly’s shame, Overcome temptation, and stay true to your name.