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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
I really don't know if this is finished the way it should be but it is a song I was literally given in the night, I couldn't sleep till I got up and wrote it down. So hear goes, maybe some might know of a way to make it better. Chorus: He's cleaning the temple From the inside and out He's cleaning the temple From within and without He's shining the light of his Word Into my heart He's cleaning the temple For he desires to live there. Verses: He beams the light of His word Into my heart He points to the dusty cobwebs That I chose to ignore He helps me remove them For a hinderence they are To his dwelling in there He opens the windows Beaming in more light Showing me the things That aren't pleasing in his sight He's cleaning the temple For He desires to live there He walks around the heart Of my home Cleaning and changing The things that don't look right He gives me instructions Speaking all things in love I need to listen for he is so kind To be working for my good And my peace of mind If He says I don't like This piece of furniture you Have right in here I need to say, "Lord help me remove it. Not, but Lord that's my favorite chair" I better just listen and do as He says For He's cleaning the temple To use for our good Jesus I invite you Past the door Into the walls of my house Make this place your home We'll live together In peace and harmony And my days won't be Spent living alone You'll be there beside me To answer my prayers And when people ask me The secret of my contentment I will say He's cleaning the temple From the inside and out He's cleaning the temple Within and without He shining the light of His word Into my heart And Jesus is dwelling In the heart of my home [This message has been edited by Septsong (edited 08-09-2000).] |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Septsong, How can you make something perfect better? I can't carry a tune in a bucket and it flows in song. How sweet your spirit and I am so glad you did as you were lead, for your song sings a message of our love honoring God through "cleaning our temple", where He dwells. "You'll be there beside me To answer my prayers And when people ask me The secret of my contentment I will say He's cleaning the temple From the inside and out He's cleaning the temple Within and without He shining the light of His word Into my heart And Jesus is dwelling In the heart of my home" |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
This wonderful poem/song is so obviously inspired by His love and perfect as it is, from a heart that is already shiny clean with love. Beautiful! love, ellie Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. eL |
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
I can hear the choir as I read this Sept. As I start my morning chores, this will be running through my mind....and I will be trying a little harder to "unclutter" things. Bonnie |
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Stephanos![]()
since 2000-07-31
Posts 3618Statesboro, GA, USA |
This is beautiful. Isn't it wonderful that God desires to live in us? We are the temples "made without hands". Excellent job relating this that the Holy Spirit has given you. -Grace is God's giving of what is not deserved while mercy is God's withholding of what is deserved- |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
My dear when the Lord gives you inspiration like this, it is complete! Far be it from us to correct what He's given. (besides there is nothing to correct here) This is perfect, and beautiful! The only think I would like to point out is a typo I think in the 4th line from the bottom. "He shining the light of His word" I think the "HE" should be "He's." This is a shining example of what the Lord can do for us, if we're willing to let Him. <*\\\>< The will of God will never lead you, where the grace of God cannot keep you. |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Thank you all, you all are so kind. I read this at church tonight with a little bit of a revision, nothing to change the meanings behind it though. Now I need to work on the music to it. Ideas welcomed. |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
I have to agree with WhtDove. When He gives us something there's no improving on it. This is the time when He is cleaning out these living temples. For as His word says, He's coming back for a bride without spot or wrinkle. How wonderful that you were obedient and wrote this down. I'm sure it will touch many that you may never even be aware of. Be blessed, Juls |
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