Asbury began leading worship at his church in North Carolina at the age of 17. Even as a kid, music has always had a profound impact on him, "I'd find a CD that I really loved, that really moved my heart and just sit in my room, silent and still and just listen." He was originally planning to attend UNC Chapel Hill when the Lord redirected his path. Through a few friends who had just graduated the onething internship in Kansas City, he was encouraged to go and check it out for himself. "Thinking the internship was solely dedicated to raising up young worship leaders, I decided to come. I soon found that the Lord had tricked me into something much bigger than myself." During this internship each intern was required to sit in the prayer room for long hours each day. After 6 months he "realized that this was what I was made for. To sit before Him and love Him."
Asbury says that his songs usually begin with a gentle nudge or whisper from the Holy Spirit that arises out of tenderness in quiet time with God. "Usually, the Holy Spirit will give me a melody or a chord progression and that's where it all begins. From there, I continue to ask Him what He's saying...I ask, 'How can I express what I am feeling through music?'" His goal through his music is that hearts would fall more in love with Jesus, and that a deep longing to know and love Him more would be awakened, "That when people listen to my songs, they would find themselves in His presence. That people would know the delight of God over them and truly find enjoyment in spending time with Him." Cory, who currently leads worship six times a week with co-leader Matt Gilman, is married to Anna Asbury, a prophetic singer and dancer at the House of Prayer. He has dedicated his life to fasting, prayer and worship, for the raising up of houses of prayer all across the world.
Faithful to the End
Cory Asbury Lyrics
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It burs so brightly in my mind
and all creation longs and waits
For the dawning of that day
And he will come riding on the clouds
With justice in his heart
And a sword upon his side
And all will see the glory of this man
With fire in his eyes
He's jealous for his bride
He's faithful to the end
He's faithful to my heart
He's faithful to the end
He will come and marry me
Glory to the righteous one
Glory to the righteous one
He's faithful to the end
He's faithful to my heart
He's faithful to the end
He will come and marry me
Cory Asbury's Faithful to the End is a deeply evocative song that is centered around the promise of the second coming of Christ. The opening lines of the song speak of the burning light of Christ's promise of his return, which shines brightly in the mind of the singer. This speaks to the hope and anticipation that believers feel regarding the second coming, and the longing for Christ's presence that pervades their daily lives.
The chorus of Faithful to the End promises that Christ will return riding on the clouds, with justice in his heart and a sword on his side. The allusions to Christ as a warrior in this stanza of the song emphasize Christ's role as the ultimate judge and the protector of the faithful. The idea of Christ as a passionate lover is also present, with the singer describing Christ as being "jealous for his bride." Finally, the song resonates with powerful declarations of faith, with the singer proclaiming praise and glory to the "Righteous One," who will be faithful to the very end.
Overall, the song portrays the message that the second coming of Christ should be eagerly anticipated and awaited, and that believers should be heartened by the knowledge that Christ is faithful and just.
Line by Line Meaning
The promise of your coming light
The anticipation of Jesus' return shines brightly in my mind
It burs so brightly in my mind
The expectation is so strong and vivid that it feels like a burning sensation
And all creation longs and waits
The whole world eagerly anticipates the second coming of Christ
For the dawning of that day
For the day when Christ returns to establish His kingdom on earth
And he will come riding on the clouds
Christ will return in a dramatic, awe-inspiring manner
With justice in his heart
Jesus will bring justice and righteousness to the earth
And a sword upon his side
Christ will come to conquer evil and establish His reign on earth
And all will see the glory of this man
Everyone will witness the majestic and glorious return of Jesus
With fire in his eyes
Jesus will come with a fierce, passionate love for His people
He's jealous for his bride
Jesus deeply loves and cares for His church, and wants only the best for them
He's faithful to the end
Jesus is steadfast and true, and will never forsake or abandon His followers
He will come and marry me
Jesus will return to establish a deep, intimate relationship with those who love Him
Glory to the righteous one
Jesus, the perfect and holy one, deserves all praise, honor, and glory
He's faithful to my heart
Jesus is intimately concerned with the desires and needs of my heart
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.