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When God Whispers by The Collingsworth Family cover art

The Collingsworth Family - When God Whispers Lyrics

Artist:
The Collingsworth Family

Lyrics

Chorus


When God whispers in your heart
Other voices fade away
When God whispers in your heart
Your path becomes bright as the day


Verse 1


When the world closes and presses me
I run to Jesus down on my knees
No sweeter voice shall I ever hear
When God whispers in your heart


Verse 2


Other voices call to me and try to lead me on
A path that takes me far away from home
It's then I hear his gentle voice sweetly call
Follow me, I know the way, I'll lead safely you home


Chorus (Repeat)


When God whispers in Your heart
Other voices fade away
When God whispers in your heart
Your path becomes bright as the day


Verse 1 (Repeat)


When the world closes and presses me
I run to Jesus down on my knees
No sweeter voice shall I ever hear
When God whispers in your heart


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Meaning & Inspiration

This song is about hearing God's quiet voice in the middle of competing noise. The chorus states the idea plainly: "When God whispers in your heart, Other voices fade away," and adds that the listener's path "becomes bright as the day." The tone is calm and trusting rather than dramatic, and the repeated refrain works like a short prayer that is easy to hold onto.

The verses describe two pressures. In one, "the world closes and presses me," and the singer's response is to run to Jesus and kneel. In the other, "other voices call to me" and try to lead the singer along a path that ends far from home. Against those, the Shepherd's invitation is gentle: "Follow me, I know the way."

The lyrics echo the Bible's picture of the Shepherd whose sheep recognise his voice, and the quiet whisper heard by Elijah. The song suits personal devotion, a quiet moment of prayer, or a congregational setting that wants to slow down and listen.

Related Scripture

  • John 10:27 Jesus says his sheep hear his voice and follow him.
  • 1 Kings 19:12 Elijah hears God in a still small voice after the wind and fire.
  • Psalm 119:105 God's word is described as a lamp for the feet and a light for the path.