Psalm 15 ~ Make My Life a Dwelling
This original seed follows Psalm 15’s Temple-entry question and its striking answer: closeness to God is revealed through truthfulness, care for one’s neighbour, costly faithfulness and justice toward the vulnerable.
Suggested tempo: 122 BPM
Chord cycle: Am–G–F–E
Mood: Quiet integrity becoming a place for God
Lyrical Seed
[Verse 1 — softly spoken]
Who may rest beneath Your shelter?
Who may walk the sacred ground?
Not by polished words or honour,
but by truth when none are around.
[Response — lightly sung]
Make my life a dwelling;
make my heart an open door.
Let my words protect my neighbour;
let my hands defend the poor.
[Verse 2 — softly spoken]
Keep me faithful to my promise,
even when the cost is mine.
Let no profit bought through suffering
bend the path of what is right.
[Response — gentle harmony]
Make my life a dwelling;
make my heart an open door.
Let my words protect my neighbour;
let my hands defend the poor.
[Bridge — intimate reflection]
Holiness is more than worship
if my neighbour bears the wound.
You are welcomed in the justice
that we practise on common ground.
[Final Response — warm and steady]
Make my life a dwelling…
and my footsteps will stand firm.
Hook Idea
Let “Make my life a dwelling” rise gently over Am–G, then open into a longer note on “door” over F. Resolve quietly on E with “let my hands defend the poor.” The response should feel welcoming, steady and suitable for communal singing.
And the image?
Thr open dwelling signifies welcome into God’s presence, while the steady path and helping hands embody truth, justice, and care for one’s neighbour. The dawn suggests holiness quietly becoming visible in daily life. ❤️🙏🏼
