William Murphy - Settle Here Lyrics
Lyrics
Purify our hearts Lord
Purify our hearts Lord
Sanctify our hearts Lord
Sanctify our hearts Lord
Oh Lord we need You
We need to see You
We are desparate for You
Now let Your glory settle here
Settle here, settle here
Let Your glory settle here
Purify our hearts Lord
Purify our hearts Lord
Sanctify our hearts Lord
Sanctify our hearts Lord
Oh Lord we need You
We need to see You
We are desparate for You
Now let Your glory settle here
Settle here, settle here
Let Your glory settle here
Video
William Murphy - Settle Here (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
William Murphy's "Settle Here," released on November 2nd, 2018, as part of the *Settle Here, Pt. 1 - Single*, is a profound spiritual plea that transcends mere musical enjoyment, inviting listeners into a space of deep worship and earnest desire for divine presence. The song's core message centers on a passionate yearning for God's glory to manifest tangibly in the hearts and lives of believers. It's not just a song about wanting God's presence; it’s an active supplication for it to "settle here," implying a desire for a lasting, imprinting inhabitation rather than a fleeting visitation. This aspiration finds its roots in numerous scriptural calls for God's presence to dwell among His people. The repeated invocation to "Purify our hearts, Lord" and "Sanctify our hearts, Lord" is central to this pursuit, echoing the priestly duties described in the Old Testament, where purification rites were essential before approaching the sacred (Leviticus 8:6). This purification is not merely external but an internal cleansing, aligning with David's prayer in Psalm 51:10, "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." The song understands that true encounter with God’s glory requires a prepared vessel, a heart stripped of sin and consecrated to Him.
The lyrical assertion, "Oh Lord, we need You. We need to see You. We are desperate for You," speaks to a spiritual hunger that resonates deeply with the experiences of biblical figures. This desperation mirrors the psalmist's cry in Psalm 63:1, "O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water." It’s a recognition of human dependence on divine sustenance and revelation. The desire to "see You" is not necessarily a literal visual encounter but a profound spiritual discernment, a deeper understanding and experience of God's character and power. This aligns with Jesus' promise in John 14:21, "Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him." Murphy's plea for God's glory to "settle here" is a direct echo of Old Testament passages concerning the Shekinah glory, the visible manifestation of God's presence that rested upon the tabernacle and later the temple (Exodus 40:34-35, 1 Kings 8:10-11). It is a confident expectation, built on the promises of a God who desires to dwell with His people, as stated in Ezekiel 37:27, "My dwelling place shall be with them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people." The song, therefore, is a powerful anthem for believers seeking not just a touch of God's grace, but a permanent dwelling of His glorious presence in their personal lives and in their collective worship. It’s an earnest invitation to participate in a sacred dialogue, preparing oneself through purification for the awe-inspiring reality of God's glory making its home within.