Be in My Heart
Embracing Divine Love: Phil Keaggy's Melodic Reflection
Lyrics
What did I ever do for You that You should die for me?
Reflecting on personal actions and questioning what merits the sacrifice of another.
And what did I ever give to You that You should live in me?
Contemplating the reciprocal nature of the relationship, acknowledging the divine presence within.
Now and forever and always true, His love has found a way.
Affirming the enduring and unwavering nature of God's love, transcending time.
As I was, I am, and always will be, will be
Emphasizing continuity in identity across past, present, and future.
Be in my heart, be in my head,
Expressing a desire for God's presence in the emotions and thoughts.
Be in my soul tonight.
Seeking divine connection at a profound level, involving the essence of the self.
Live in my words, let it be said,
Asking for the divine to be reflected in one's speech and communication.
Live in my life tonight.
Requesting a spiritual influence in the conduct and experiences of life.
Pray that I never take in vain the Name I hold most dear.
Expressing a commitment to honor and respect the sacred Name without misuse.
His love is the very heart of me, cast out all doubt and fear.
Acknowledging that God's love is integral to one's being, dispelling doubts and fears.
Now and forever and always true,
Reiterating the enduring and unwavering nature of God's love.
His love has found a way.
Confirming that love has found a way despite challenges or obstacles.
As I was, I am, and always will be, will be
Affirming continuity in identity, echoing the sentiment from line 5.
Be in my heart, be in my head,
Repeating the plea for God's presence, this time specifically in the heart and head.
Be in my soul tonight.
Extending the plea for divine presence to the soul.
Live in my words, let it be said,
Asking for the divine to be expressed in one's words and communication.
Live in my life tonight.
Seeking divine influence in the overall course and events of one's life.
Tonight we shall sweetly sleep,
Anticipating a peaceful and restful night, invoking a sense of security.
Tonight, by still waters deep,
Describing a tranquil state, possibly metaphorical, as a place of solace.
Tonight, for my soul to keep,
Highlighting the desire for the soul to be safeguarded during the night.
Still waters, still waters, still waters.
Repetition emphasizing the calmness and stillness of the metaphorical waters.
Now and forever and always true,
Reaffirming the timeless and persistent nature of God's love.
His love has found a way.
Reiterating the idea that love has overcome challenges and found a way.
As I was, I am, and always will be, will be
Affirming continuity in identity, echoing the sentiments from lines 5 and 18.
Be in my heart, be in my head,
Repeating the plea for divine presence, encompassing heart and head.
Be in my soul tonight.
Extending the plea for divine presence to the soul.
Live in my words, let it be said,
Asking for the divine to be expressed in one's words and communication.
Live in my life tonight.
Seeking divine influence in the overall course and events of one's life, echoing line 23.
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