Tavern to a Temple

Standing in the valley of decision, trying hard to make the right choice

The devil had called. I staggered and stalled

Captured by a sweeter, gentler voice

My life had become like a tavern. Lonely and darkened with sin

Jesus said let me in and I’ll be your friend

And that’s when renovations began.

From a tavern to a temple, where the holy spirit dwells

What a difference His love made, my soul was saved from Hell

Grace hung a new sign above my heart’s door

Now this temple is not a tavern anymore

Old friends that once hung ‘round the tavern,

They don’t have a home, cause things have changed

Addiction and fear and terror reigned here,

Till lovingly He healed and rearranged

Well, there’s peace now, inside of the temple

Satan has forever lost the war,

Now my heart is a throne for Jesus alone

Now this temple is not a tavern anymore

From a tavern to a temple, where the holy spirit dwells

What a difference His love made, my soul was saved from Hell

Grace hung a new sign above my heart’s door

Now this temple is not a tavern anymore

Grace hung a new sign above my heart’s door

Now this temple is not a tavern anymore

Written by: Marcia B. Henry