shine On
Faith First Lyrics
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Light of Your face
Shine on us
Lord, let Your light
Light of Your face
Shine on us
That we may have life
To find our way
In the darkest night
Let your light shine on us
Lord, let your grace
Grace from Your hand
Come over us
Lord, let your grace
Grace from Your hand
Come over us
That we may be saved
That we may have life
To find our way
In the darkest night
Let Your grace come over us
Lord, let Your love
Love with no end
Come over us
Lord, let Your love
Love with no end
Come over us
That we may be saved
That we may have life
To find our way
In the darkest night
Let Your love come over us
Let Your light shine on us
The lyrics of Faith First's song Shine On are a prayerful request for God's intervention in the lives of the listeners. The repeated phrases "Lord, let Your light/Light of Your face/Shine on us" depict a plea for God's presence to shine on the listeners, illuminating their path in the darkest times. The reference to light is emblematic of God's goodness, which will guide and protect them. The expressed desire to be saved and have life, "To find our way in the darkest night," is an urgent need for God's grace, which is also depicted in the lyrics. The image of God's grace coming over them as a comforting and protective shield, is an image of hope and salvation for the listener.
The final verse's reference to God's love coming over them is the ultimate expression of their desire to feel God's presence. The reference to "Love with no end" signifies God's boundless love, which is all-encompassing and offers hope and salvation to all who seek it. The lyrics of Shine On are indicative of the overall message of the song, which is a message of hope, comfort, and salvation. Through prayerful requests, the listeners are seeking God's presence, who will be their beacon of hope and guidance, even in the darkest times.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, let Your light
Oh Lord, please allow the radiance of Your glory to shine upon us
Light of Your face
May we be the fortunate recipients of the illumination that resides in Your very countenance
Shine on us
Envelop us with Your light so that we may bask in it entirely
That we may be saved
So that we can be rescued from that which threatens to destroy us
That we may have life
So that we can experience existence at its fullest potential
To find our way
To locate the correct path that will lead us to the destination we desire
In the darkest night
Even during the bleakest periods when it seems all hope is lost
Let your light shine on us
May Your illumination guide us out of our difficulty and back into the light of day
Lord, let your grace
Almighty Father, may Your undeserved kindness be bestowed upon us
Grace from Your hand
May the blessings that You give emerge from Your mighty hand
Come over us
May Your abundance of mercy encompass us from all sides
Let Your grace come over us
May we be covered with Your favor and compassion so that we may feel Your presence clearly
Lord, let Your love
Omnipotent God, may Your never-ending affection be shown to us
Love with no end
May Your boundless love be given to us without any conditions or limits
Let Your love come over us
May we be embraced by Your love so that we may feel Your warmth and closeness in our hearts
Let Your light shine on us
May Your instruction guide us into the profound knowledge of Your truth and will for our lives
Contributed by Isabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.