The Shadow of Your Face
Bob Fitts Lyrics


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I will live my life in the shadow
Of Your lovely face
I will lift my voice to extol
Your tender mercy and Your grace
I cannot live without Your love Oh Lord
I cannot breathe without Your breath
I cannot sing without Your song Oh Lord
Ringing deeply in my breast

Oh where can I go
From Your presence Lord
You are with me
All of my days
In my deepest despair
To the highest place
I will remain

Here in the shadow of Your face

Where can I go without You Lord
In the shadow

I will live my life in the shadow
Of Your lovely face

I will lift my voice to extol
Your tender mercy and Your grace
I cannot live without Your love Oh Lord
I cannot breathe without Your breath

I cannot sing without Your song Oh Lord
Ringing deeply in my breast
Oh Where can I go
From Your presence Lord
You are with me
All of my days
In my deepest despair
To the highest place
Lord I will remain
Here in the shadow of Your face
Where can I go without You Lord
I will remain here Lord
I cannot live without you Lord
Oh I cannot live without Your love Oh Lord
I cannot breathe without Your breath
I cannot sing without Your songs Oh Lord
Ringing deeply in my breast
Where can I go
From Your presence Lord
You are with me
All of my days
In my deepest despair
To the highest place
Oh I will remain
Here in the shadow of Your face
Where can I go without You Lord
Where can I go
In the shadow
How can i live without You Lord
In the shadow
Jesus oh oh
Lord we cannot live without You God
Like Peter we say where can we go Lord
To find the words of Life beside You
In You we find healing, strength, deliverance
You are Life to us God

Overall Meaning

In the song, "The Shadow of Your Face," Bob Fitts speaks about his devotion and dependency on God. He declares that he will live his life in the shadow of God's lovely face and lift his voice to extol God's mercy and grace. Fitts acknowledges that he cannot live without God's love, breathing, and song ringing deeply in his breast. The lyrics affirm God's omnipresence as Fitts asks, "Where can I go from Your presence, Lord?" He then declares his willingness to remain in the shadow of God's face and acknowledges that he cannot live without Him.


The lyrics of "The Shadow of Your Face" emphasize the idea of a deep, personal relationship with God. Fitts acknowledges his reliance on God's presence and love, which are necessary for his very existence. This idea of a close relationship with God is not only affirmed in the song's lyrics but also in its melody. The melody begins softly, conveying a sense of intimacy, and then builds progressively, representing a growing closeness to God.


"The Shadow of Your Face" is a powerful declaration of faith that encourages listeners to understand that without God, they are nothing. The song assures people that with God, they are complete, fully loved, and never alone.


Line by Line Meaning

I will live my life in the shadow
I will live my life always seeking Your presence


Of Your lovely face
Of Your beautiful and loving countenance


I will lift my voice to extol
I will praise You and lift up Your name


Your tender mercy and Your grace
Your compassionate kindness and unmerited favor


I cannot live without Your love Oh Lord
I am dependent on Your love for my existence


I cannot breathe without Your breath
I need Your life-giving breath to survive


I cannot sing without Your song Oh Lord
I cannot find joy and purpose without Your inspiration


Ringing deeply in my breast
Filling my heart and soul with Your music


Oh where can I go
Where can I find refuge


From Your presence Lord
From being in close fellowship with You


You are with me
You are always by my side


All of my days
Every moment of my life


In my deepest despair
Even in my darkest moments


To the highest place
To the pinnacle of success or joy


I will remain
I will stay steadfast and loyal to You


Here in the shadow of Your face
Here in the shelter of Your presence


Where can I go without You Lord
There is nowhere else I would rather be




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Comments from YouTube:

@JacobBenjamin-g6v

This song keeps me glued to Jesus Christ in everything I do knowing fully well that his love saves and his mercy overruled judgment against us. This is complete submission to his Lordship. God’s kindness is upon Bob Fitts for this Holy Ghost prompted song with others that Revives Strengthens and Sustains our faith. To Jesus Christ alone be all the glory Ameeeeen

@aishasalami4632

Am so blessed to have songs like this in the early days of my convertion . God bless you Bob

@marriageCounsellorChidi

Deep in my soul. Thank You Jesus!

@lekanmedupin6018

My Love God Almighty thank You for this song in decades still ever fresh in my soul with tears of joy each time. Bless your servant Bob Fitts for this. My soul is yours forever

@emeldamillsgakpetor1478

I love this song. I was a kid when I first learnt this song. Bob can't wait to worship with you in Ghana

@joshuasakala598

Greatly blessed by Bob l enjoy your songs of praise and worship.

@pastormodelle3567

I am the product of GOD's tender mercies, how can I live without His breath?

@onizesaliu3705

very lovely song. kept me through the most difficult time. Hallelujah

@lavernstalians7467

I feel like a child as I listen to this song. glory to His name!! I know he will take care of me..

@brightomini8077

This song brings me tears.I can't stop listening to it over and over again.praise be to God.

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