Vicki Yohe - Fill This Place Lyrics
Lyrics
In this house, in this place
Lord, let your presence fill this temple
In our hearts, in our lives
Lord, let your glory fill the air
As we come before you now in praise
As we come before you now in worship
Fill our hearts, fill this house
Fill this place
For you are holy, you are worthy
You are the spotless lamb
You are the counselor
You're the mighty god
And your glory overwhelms
Fill our hearts fill this house
Fill this place
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Fill This Place
Meaning & Inspiration
Vicki Yohe’s "Fill This Place," released on September 27, 2011, as part of her album *I'm At Peace*, stands as a powerful and direct invocation of divine presence. Far from being a casual tune, it unfolds as a heartfelt prayer, a spiritual yearning for God's tangible manifestation in both sacred spaces and the most intimate corners of human existence. The song’s message is immediately clear: an earnest plea for the Lord’s glory to descend and indwell, transforming atmospheres and individual lives alike.
The core essence of "Fill This Place" centers on a profound desire for God's active involvement and indwelling. The opening lines, "In this house, in this place, Lord, let your presence fill this temple," immediately draw the mind to ancient biblical narratives where God's glory literally filled the Tabernacle (Exodus 40:34-35) and Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 8:10-11). This isn't just a historical echo, but a contemporary petition, recognizing that believers themselves are now temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). The prayer extends beyond physical structures, moving into the personal realm: "In our hearts, in our lives, Lord, let your glory fill the air." This signifies a longing for an all-encompassing spiritual saturation, where God's glory permeates not just church buildings, but also daily routines, relationships, and inner thoughts, much like the promise of God filling "all in all" (Ephesians 1:23). It's a call for the transformative power of God's presence to alter the very spiritual atmosphere surrounding individuals and communities.
The song then shifts to emphasize the human posture necessary for such a divine encounter: "As we come before you now in praise, as we come before you now in worship." This highlights that the filling is often contingent upon a willing, worshipful heart. It’s a dynamic exchange, where our adoration creates an open vessel for God to pour into. True worship, as Jesus taught, is in spirit and truth (John 4:24), and it prepares the ground for God's Spirit to move freely and powerfully. This act of drawing near with praise is not just a precursor but an integral part of experiencing the divine presence sought.
Crucially, "Fill This Place" grounds its petition in the unwavering character of God, providing the theological foundation for the prayer's urgency and confidence. The declaration, "For you are holy, you are worthy, you are the spotless lamb," is a profound statement of faith. God's holiness (Isaiah 6:3, Revelation 4:8) means He is utterly set apart, pure, and majestic, worthy of all reverence. His worthiness (Revelation 4:11) establishes Him as the sole recipient of ultimate honor and devotion. Identifying Him as the "spotless lamb" unequivocally points to Jesus Christ, the sinless sacrifice whose atoning work makes reconciliation and intimacy with a holy God possible (John 1:29, 1 Peter 1:19). The song further declares, "You are the counselor, you're the mighty god," echoing the prophetic titles of Jesus from Isaiah 9:6, affirming His divine wisdom, power, and sovereignty over all creation. These attributes reinforce the magnitude of the One being invited to "fill this place," underscoring that the presence sought is not merely comforting, but overwhelming, authoritative, and utterly divine.
The realization that "your glory overwhelms" speaks to the irresistible and transformative nature of God's manifest presence. It is not a subtle hint but an undeniable force, reminiscent of how the glory of the Lord was so immense that Moses could not enter the tent of meeting (Exodus 40:35), or how Isaiah trembled before the Lord in the temple (Isaiah 6:1-5). This overwhelming glory is precisely what the song’s final plea yearns for: "Fill our hearts fill this house, fill this place." It’s a full-circle return to the initial petition, intensified by a deeper understanding of God's character and the profound impact of His presence. This reiteration serves as a passionate, concluding cry, reinforcing the deep-seated desire for complete immersion in the divine, a spiritual saturation that transforms every aspect of existence for God's glory.