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Five Dove Awards
Nomintated for 15 Dove Awards
Grammy winner.
Hear The Voice Of My Beloved
Cynthia Clawson Lyrics
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Gently call at close of day
Come my love, come and meet me
Rise, oh, rise and come away
Winter's dark will soon be over
And the rain is nearly done
Flowers bloom and trees are budding
I have waited through the shadow
For my Lord to call for me
Now the morning breaks eternal
In its sight His face I see
Now the morning breaks eternal
And at last His face I see
When you see the fields re-budding
You will know the summer's near
And when you hear the words I've spoken
You will know my coming's near
So keep on listening my beloved
For my coming's very near
In the first verse, Cynthia Clawson describes the voice of her beloved calling her at the close of the day, inviting her to come and meet him. The romantic imagery of a loved one's voice gently calling out to her evokes feelings of intimacy and longing. Clawson's beloved is a symbol for God, and the invitation for her to rise and come away suggests a spiritual journey or ascension.
The second verse speaks of the changing of seasons, using the imagery of winter passing and nature coming back to life. This symbolizes a time of renewal and rebirth, suggesting that the spiritual journey is one of growth and transformation. Clawson sings of waiting through the shadow, waiting for her Lord to call her, and when the morning breaks eternal she finally sees His face and is embraced by the light.
The final verse speaks directly to the listener, urging them to keep listening for the voice of the beloved, and to watch for the signs of his coming. This is a message of hope and faith, that by staying connected to God and being aware of his presence, one can be ready for the moment when he calls.
Overall, "Hear the Voice of My Beloved" is a spiritual love song which speaks of an intimate relationship with God, and the journey towards spiritual enlightenment.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear the voice of my beloved
My heart is filled with joy as I hear the sweet, tender voice of my beloved.
Gently call at close of day
As the day ends, my beloved calls to me in a gentle and soothing voice.
Come my love, come and meet me
My beloved beckons to me to come and meet them, to be with them once again.
Rise, oh, rise and come away
I must rise from where I am and go away with my beloved, to a better and happier place.
Winter's dark will soon be over
The dark and cold winter is coming to an end, and soon there will be warmth and light once again.
And the rain is nearly done
The rain that has been falling for so long will soon come to an end, and the sun will shine once more.
Flowers bloom and trees are budding
Nature is waking back up, and the world around me is becoming more vibrant and full of life.
Time for singing has begun
It is a time of joy and happiness, and the sound of singing can be heard all around me.
I have waited through the shadow
I have been waiting for my beloved for so long, enduring the darkness and sadness that comes with being apart from them.
For my Lord to call for me
I have been waiting for the one who is most precious to me, and now they have come to take me home.
Now the morning breaks eternal
The morning has come, and it will never end. This is a new beginning, a fresh start for me and my beloved.
In its sight His face I see
In this new light, I can see my beloved's face clearly, and it shines brighter than anything I have ever seen before.
When you see the fields re-budding
When you see the world around you coming back to life, you will know that good things are on the horizon.
You will know the summer's near
Summer is a time of warmth, light, and happiness. It is a time to be with those we love and to enjoy life to its fullest.
And when you hear the words I've spoken
Listen closely to what I'm saying, and you will know that my arrival is imminent.
You will know my coming's near
I am coming to take you away, to be with me forever. Keep your heart open and your ears listening, and you will know when the time is right.
So keep on listening my beloved
Do not give up hope or lose faith. Keep listening for my voice, and I will guide you to where you need to be.
For my coming's very near
I am coming soon, so be ready. The time is almost here, and soon we will be together forever.
Contributed by Evan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ola Jackson
Hear the voice of my Beloved
Gently call at close of day.
Come, my love, oh come and meet me
Rise, oh rise, and come away.
Winter's dark will soon be over
And the rains are nearly done.
Flowers bloom and trees are budding;
Time for singing has begun.
I have waited through the shadows
For my Lord to call for me.
Now the morning breaks eternal;
In His light, His face I see.
Now the morning breaks eternal
And at last His face I see.
When you see the fig tree budding,
You will know the summer's near.
When you hear the words Iv'e spoken,
You will know my coming's near.
Keep on listening my beloved,
For my coming's very near.
Johanna Suero
CYNTHIA CLAWSON
Hear The Voice Of My Beloved Lyrics
Hear the voice of my beloved
Gently call at close of day
Come my love, come and meet me
Rise oh rise and come away.
Winter’s dark will soon be over
And the rain is nearly done
Flowers bloom and trees are budding
Time for singing has begun.
I have waited through the shadow
For my Lord to call for me.
Now the morning breaks eternal
In its sight His face I see
Now the morning breaks eternal
And at last His face I see.
When you see the fields re-budding
You will know the summer’s near
And when you hear the words I’ve spoken
You will know my coming’s near
So keep on listening my beloved
For my coming’s very near.
Senait Andemicael
Hear the voice of my Beloved
Gently call at close of day.
Come, my love, oh come and meet me
Rise, oh rise, and come away.
Winter's dark will soon be over
And the rains are nearly done.
Flowers bloom and trees are budding;
Time for singing has begun.
I have waited through the shadows
For my Lord to call for me.
Now the morning breaks eternal;
In His light, His face I see.
Now the morning breaks eternal
And at last His face I see.
When you see the fig tree budding,
You will know the summer's near.
When you hear the words Iv'e spoken,
You will know my coming's near.
Keep on listening my beloved,
For my coming's very near.
Silky Way
"Now the morning breaks eternal;
In His light, His face I see."
These two lines catch at my heart. What a glorious day that will be.
WANJIRU NG'ANG'A GICHUHI
No one can deliver this song better ! 😍👏🏾🌟💮🌸💐☀️💮
Ola Jackson
Hear the voice of my Beloved
Gently call at close of day.
Come, my love, oh come and meet me
Rise, oh rise, and come away.
Winter's dark will soon be over
And the rains are nearly done.
Flowers bloom and trees are budding;
Time for singing has begun.
I have waited through the shadows
For my Lord to call for me.
Now the morning breaks eternal;
In His light, His face I see.
Now the morning breaks eternal
And at last His face I see.
When you see the fig tree budding,
You will know the summer's near.
When you hear the words Iv'e spoken,
You will know my coming's near.
Keep on listening my beloved,
For my coming's very near.
Shirley Hunt
Thank you, may God bless U 4 posting lyric! May many scroll & see it.
ginny white
wish I could tell the Gaithers how much this song meant to me years ago love it so much
I Jaxon Hill
I truly love this beautiful song by this lovely lady God gave her a awesome voice
jim elliott
Her beautiful voice transports you into supernatural territory.
Rena Armstrong
I adore her voice. Lost for words.
Marilynne Davis
"Keep on listening my beloved." I just love her singing.
The Inseparable Lee's Brooks Lee
I can't tell how many times I've listened this song, n I've been listening since I was a teenager, almost 40yrs old n WOW this song. It's beautiful