Inner Light

American  

noun

1. (inQuakerism ) the light of Christ in the soul of every person, considered as a guiding force.

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Inner Light British  

noun

1. Quakerism the presence and inner working of God in the soul acting as a guiding spirit that is superior even to Scripture and unites man to Christ

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Etymology

Origin of Inner Light

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

He was in Inner Light, another cover band active on D.C.’s party circuit in the 1970s.

From Washington Post • Jun. 23, 2021

Arnie, who lives and performs in Nashville now, uploaded the video in 2012, along with performances by Inner Light.

From Washington Post • Jun. 23, 2021

As well as laying down the bulk of Wonderwall’s eclectic Indian pieces, during these sessions Harrison recorded several ragas, one of which became The Inner Light.

From The Guardian • Mar. 23, 2017

Some call it God, or the Spirit, or the Inner Light, or something less overtly religious.

From The Guardian • Mar. 14, 2013

But was it possible that the Inner Light might afford her a means of bringing their relationship to its desired conclusion?

From Too Old for Dolls A Novel by Ludovici, Anthony M. (Anthony Mario)