shining
Jonathan Ogden Lyrics
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My future and my past
There's no one else who knows me like you know me
Oh my Lord
There's one thing I desire
There's one thing that I seek
To gaze upon the beauty of the Lord
You're shining
Like the sun
And I am
Overcome
You're shining
Like the sun
So shine on me, shine on me now
Oh Lord, you are my light
Oh Lord, you are my strength
Why should I be afraid
I know that you are with me God
I lift my eyes to you
You are the perfect truth
The only one whose word will never fail and never change
You're shining
Like the sun
And I am
Overcome
You're shining
Like the sun
So shine on me, shine on me now
You're shining
Like the sun
And I am
Overcome
You're shining
Like the sun
So shine on me, shine on me now
The lyrics in Jonathan Ogden's song "Shining" speaks to a strong and ever-present faith in God. The first and second stanzas assert the omnipresence of the Almighty in the life of the singer, laying out a belief that God is both the beginning and end of their existence. The lyrics assert that nobody else can understand the singer the way God can, making Him their everything. The chorus emphasizes the beauty of God and the impact it has on the singer, with the imagery comparing God's radiance to that of the sun.
The following stanza acknowledges God as the foundational light in the singer's life, and their strength that keeps them going, suggesting that there is no reason for fear or anxiety because of God's presence. The lyrics express a desire to stay true to the faith and truths of God, emphasizing that God's word is unchanging and can always be counted on. The chorus is a repeated reminder that God's radiance, similar to that of the sun, is overwhelming and reassuring.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a message of unwavering faith in God and the beauty of staying true to His word.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my first and last
You are the beginning and end of my life
My future and my past
You encompass all that I have been and will be
There's no one else who knows me like you know me
You know me better than anyone else ever could
Oh my Lord
Addressing God with reverence and respect
There's one thing I desire
I have a single, all-consuming desire
There's one thing that I seek
My focus is solely on this one thing
To gaze upon the beauty of the Lord
To behold the magnificence and splendor of God
For all my days
For the entirety of my life
You're shining
You emit a radiant light
Like the sun
As bright and intense as the sun
And I am
I feel
Overcome
Overwhelmed with emotion
So shine on me, shine on me now
Please continue to shine your light on me
Oh Lord, you are my light
You provide illumination and guidance in my life
Oh Lord, you are my strength
You provide the power and fortitude I need to succeed
Why should I be afraid
There is no reason for me to feel fear
I know that you are with me God
I have confidence in your presence and support
I lift my eyes to you
I look up to you in prayer and supplication
You are the perfect truth
You embody the ultimate in honesty and accuracy
The only one whose word will never fail and never change
I trust in you completely, as your promises will always be kept and your principles will never waver
Writer(s): Jonathan Edward Ogden
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