The Soul Wherein God Dwells – Hymn Lyric
The hymn “The Soul Wherein God Dwells” reminds us of the importance of having God dwell within our souls. When our hearts become a manger for His birth, we become walking temples of heavenly majesty. Let’s open our hearts to God’s presence and create a sacred space for Him to dwell within us, shining His light and love to those around us.
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The Soul Wherein God Dwells – Hymn Lyric
The soul wherein God dwells-
What church could holier be?
Becomes a walking tent
Of heavenly majesty.
Though Christ a thousand times
In Bethlehem be born,
If He’s not born in thee,
Thy soul is still forlorn.
O would thy heart but be
A manger for His birth,
God would once more become
A Child upon this earth.
Meaning of The Soul Wherein God Dwells
Have you ever thought about what it means to have God dwell within your soul? It’s a pretty amazing concept to think about. The hymn we just read talks about how our soul becomes a holy place when God is living inside of us. It’s like having a piece of heaven right here on earth!
Think about it – if God is living in your soul, your whole being is transformed into a sacred space. It’s like your body becomes a walking temple of heavenly majesty. How cool is that? You are literally carrying God’s presence with you wherever you go.
The hymn also reminds us that it’s not enough for Christ to be born in Bethlehem or to just exist out there somewhere. He needs to be born in our hearts for true transformation to happen. If our souls are empty of God’s presence, we are missing out on the true joy and peace that comes from having Him dwell within us.
Imagine if your heart was like a manger, ready to receive God’s love and presence. In that moment, God would once again become like a child on earth, bringing light and hope to all those around you. It’s a beautiful image of God’s love and grace being born in our hearts, renewing us from the inside out.
So how can we make sure that our souls are a welcoming home for God to dwell? It starts with opening our hearts to Him, inviting Him to come in and make His home within us. We can pray, read the Bible, and spend time in worship to nurture our relationship with God and deepen our connection with Him.
We can also show love and kindness to others, following Jesus’ example of how to treat those around us. When we live out God’s love in our everyday actions, we are giving Him space to work through us and touch the lives of those we meet.
When we cultivate a heart that is open to God’s presence, we are creating a sacred space where He can dwell and work in mighty ways. Our souls become a place of peace, joy, and love, radiating God’s light to those around us.
So let’s take a moment today to reflect on the hymn we just read and think about how we can make our souls a dwelling place for God. Let’s open our hearts, invite Him in, and watch as He transforms us from the inside out. The soul wherein God dwells is a beautiful, sacred space – let’s make sure ours is a welcoming home for Him to reside.
I hope this hymn inspired image brings you hope and peace. Share it with someone who needs it today!
