DAY BY DAY
Fountain of Praise Lyrics
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To see Thee more clearly
Love Thee more dearly
Follow Thee more nearly
Day by day
Day by day Dear Lord oh the three things I pray
To see Thee more clearly
Follow Thee more nearly
Day by day
To see Thee more clearly
And love Thee more dearly
Follow Thee more nearly
D-a-y b-y d-a-y ehh ehh ehh
Lord I wanna follow You day by day ehh
Never missing one moment with You Lord
I wanna be with You-u
D-a-y b-y da-y
The lyrics of Fountain of Praise's song Day by day reflect the singer's desire to grow in their faith and emulate Christ's teachings. The prayerful lyrics beseech the Lord for three things - to see God more clearly, to love Him more dearly, and to follow Him more nearly, day by day. The repetition of these lines throughout the song emphasizes the importance of seeking God's presence and guidance regularly in order to stay on the path of righteousness. The singer acknowledges their imperfection and the need to rely on God's grace to stay aligned with His will. The final lines of the song express the singer's longing to be in constant communion with God, not missing a single moment to walk alongside Him.
The message of the song is a reminder of the importance of daily spiritual practice and the value of seeking personal growth in faith. The singer's earnest request for a closer relationship with God and a commitment to follow His teachings serve as inspiration for listeners to reflect on their own relationship with the Divine. The lyrics inspire a sense of humility, gratitude, and dedication to God's service.
Line by Line Meaning
Day by day Dear Lord oh the three things I pray
Everyday, my dear Lord, I pray for three things
To see Thee more clearly
I want to see you more clearly every day, Lord
Love Thee more dearly
I want to love you more each day, Lord
Follow Thee more nearly
I want to follow you closely and closely each day, Lord
To see Thee more clearly
I want to see you more clearly every day, Lord
And love Thee more dearly
I want to love you more each day, Lord
Follow Thee more nearly
I want to follow you closely and closely each day, Lord
D-a-y b-y d-a-y ehh ehh ehh
Day by day, oh Lord
Lord I wanna follow You day by day ehh
Lord, I want to follow you every day
Never missing one moment with You Lord
I don't want to miss any moment with you, Lord
I wanna be with You-u
I want to be with you, Lord
D-a-y b-y da-y
Day by day
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