The Lord Is My Light
Eden's Bridge Lyrics


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The Lord is my light and my salvation.
The Lord is the stronghold of my life.
Whom shall I fear? Whom shall I fear?

When men advance against me
And all my foes surround me,
They will stumble and fall, stumble and fall.
Though all the world besiege me,
And war break out against me,
I am sure in the Lord, sure in the Lord.

And in the day of trouble,
I'm safe within His dwelling,
He will hide me, He will hide me.
My head will be exalted
So far above my enemies,
I will sing to the Lord, sing to the Lord.

There is one thing that I ask of the Lord
For the days of my life;
That I may dwell in the house of the Lord
All the days of my life.




To gaze on His beauty,
Seek Him in His temple.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eden's Bridge's song, "The Lord is my Light," express a profound trust and confidence in God's protection and guidance. It is a declaration of complete reliance on God in times of trouble and fear. The opening line, "The Lord is my light and my salvation," acknowledges God's ability to illuminate the darkness in one's life and save them from harm. The second line, "The Lord is the stronghold of my life," reinforces the first line and emphasizes that God is a stable and unmovable foundation.


The next two stanzas describe a situation where the singer is facing adversaries and enemies. The phrase "When men advance against me" suggests that these enemies are intentional and purposeful. However, the singer is not afraid, because they trust in God's protection. The repetition of the phrase "stumble and fall" implies that the enemies will meet their defeat. It is a statement of God's sovereignty and power over their enemies. The line "I am sure in the Lord" emphasizes the singer's faith in God's protection.


The last stanza is a personal request and reaffirmation of the singer's relationship with the Lord. The phrase "There is one thing that I ask of the Lord" suggests that this request is important and necessary. The singer desires to remain in God's presence forever, to "dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life." It is a beautiful expression of wanting to be close to God, to experience His beauty, and to seek Him in all things.


Line by Line Meaning

The Lord is my light and my salvation.
I find hope and safety in God.


The Lord is the stronghold of my life.
God is my foundation and source of strength.


Whom shall I fear? Whom shall I fear?
I have no reason to be afraid with God by my side.


When men advance against me
If people come to harm me


And all my foes surround me,
And enemies close in all around me,


They will stumble and fall, stumble and fall.
God will protect me and defeat my enemies.


Though all the world besiege me,
Even if the whole world turns against me,


And war break out against me,
And a battle wages against me,


I am sure in the Lord, sure in the Lord.
I have faith and trust in God.


And in the day of trouble,
When I'm facing hardship,


I'm safe within His dwelling,
I'm protected in God's home.


He will hide me, He will hide me.
God will shelter and shield me.


My head will be exalted
I will be lifted up,


So far above my enemies,
Far above those who wish me harm,


I will sing to the Lord, sing to the Lord.
I will praise and worship God.


There is one thing that I ask of the Lord
There is one request I have for God.


For the days of my life;
For my entire lifetime;


That I may dwell in the house of the Lord
That I may live with God


All the days of my life.
For the rest of my life.


To gaze on His beauty,
To admire God's magnificence,


Seek Him in His temple.
To find and connect with God in His holy place.




Lyrics © HOPE PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: FRANCES ALLITSEN, LINDA MC KECHNIE

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