Proverbs 20:27     The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the innermost parts of his being. The spirit of man is often associated with breath http://net.bible.org/strong.php?id=05397 n@shamah 1) breath, spirit 1a) breath (of God) 1b) breath (of man) 1c) every breathing thing 1d) spirit (of man) This is the inner spiritual part of human life that was breathed in at creation. Genesis 2:7     Then the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. There is a continual need for a fresh breath of life from the Holy Spirit, from the Word of God. The God breathed word gives life and light, it causes us to see and try the secrets of our dark hearts. It causes us to grow. Without it, things would greatly dim.

The Lord Will Keep My Candle
Karen Holland ... 3-12-2008

The LORD will light my candle
And keep it shining bright.

When His candle shines upon my head --Job 29:3
I'll walk thru the cold, dark night
My path directed by His hand, His light.

I'll walk thru the night
Until the Son arises with the light of life
And turns all darkness to dawn's morning light.

Until dawn, all thru the night
The LORD will light my candle
And keep it shining bright.

Psalm 18:28
You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning {will light my candle}; my God turns my darkness into light.