Lyrics
Set me as a seal on your heart
Set me as a seal on your soul
As strong as death is love
Unyielding as the grave
Nothing will quench its flame
Nothing will quench its flame
Set me as a seal on your heart
Set me as a seal on your soul
As strong as death is love
Unyielding as the grave
Nothing will quench its flame
Nothing will quench its flame
Kiss me, my love thats unique
Beyond my lips
You intoxicate my being
With the fragrance of your presence
How beautiful you are, my darling
Show me your face, let me hear your voice
Sweet as the dew in the early morn'
Like a lily among the thorns
Set me as a seal on your heart
Set me as a seal on your soul
Strong as death is love
Unyielding as the grave
Nothing will quench its flame
Nothing will quench its flame
I looked for you, the one my heart loves
I looked for you, did not find you
Searched through the night
Until I rested in your sight
Now I will never let you go
'Cause you have stolen my heart
My sister, my bride
You've stolen my heart
With one glance of your eyes
Your lips so sweet, adorned with honey
My hands, they drip with myrrh
Set me as a seal on your heart
Set me as a seal on your soul
As strong as death is love
Unyielding as the grave
Nothing will quench its flame
Nothing will quench its flame
Nothing will quench its flame
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Meaning & Inspiration
Set Me As a Seal draws its language and imagery from the Song of Songs, presenting love as intimate, exclusive, and enduring. The central request to be placed like a seal upon the heart expresses belonging and lasting commitment. Love is compared with death in strength and with an unquenchable flame in persistence, giving the song a solemn view of covenant affection rather than a passing emotion.
Other lines gather images from across the biblical poem: the beloved’s voice, lilies among thorns, searching through the night, honeyed lips, myrrh, and a single glance that captures the heart. These details celebrate attraction while also emphasizing pursuit, delight, and faithfulness. The lyric fits a Christian love or wedding setting because its clearest subject is devoted love between bride and beloved. Its scriptural vocabulary can also invite reflection on faithful covenant love, but the direct textual setting remains the poetic romance of the Song of Songs.
Related Scripture
- Song of Songs 8:6-7 Love is described as strong as death and as a flame that waters cannot quench.
- Song of Songs 3:1-4 The beloved searches at night and holds the one her heart loves.
- Song of Songs 4:9-11 The bridegroom speaks of a stolen heart, honeyed lips, and fragrant garments.