Eternity
Joshua Leventhal Lyrics
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To stand with You on heaven's shores
Haste the day when we shall see
The span of all eternity
All the weary will come and rest
The brokenhearted that you call blessed
All the weeping then will cease
So haste the day, Lord, haste the day
We long to see You face to face
To be naked and without shame
Lord haste the day
O what joy when death has died
When long at last You wed Your bride
The feast we've yearned for from the start
The very essence of Your heart
We know we are not our own
We know this is not our home
It's darker now but soon we'll see
The brightness of eternity
So haste the day, Lord, haste the day
We long to see You face to face
To be naked and without shame
Lord haste the day
You'll come ride with all Your splendour in full view
Hope gives way to glory like the morning dew
All that was and is shall bow in front of You
The LionLamb is making all things new
So haste the day, Lord, haste the day
We long to see You face to face
To be naked and without shame
Lord haste the day
In Joshua Leventhal's song "Eternity," the songwriter expresses his longing to see the world through God's eyes and to stand with Him on heaven's shores. He eagerly awaits the day when he and all the weary and brokenhearted souls will be able to rest, and all their weeping will cease when they behold their Prince of Peace. The song speaks to the Christian belief in the afterlife, where death has been defeated, and those who have put their faith in God will be wed to Him and partake in a glorious feast that is the very essence of His heart.
Throughout the song, the writer acknowledges their temporary time on Earth, where things may seem dark, but they know that it is not their true home. They eagerly await the day when they will be able to see the brightness of eternity and be reunited with their Creator in full splendor. The song reminds the listener of the hope and comfort that comes with believing in a greater purpose and a life beyond our current one.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh to see with eyes like Yours
To have the ability to perceive the world as You do
To stand with You on heaven's shores
To be near You in the afterlife
Haste the day when we shall see
Let the day come quickly when we can witness
The span of all eternity
An everlasting period of time
All the weary will come and rest
Those who are tired will find peace
The brokenhearted that you call blessed
Those who have suffered will be regarded as fortunate
All the weeping then will cease
All the tears will dry up
When we behold our Prince of Peace
When we finally see the one who brings peace to us
So haste the day, Lord, haste the day
Please hurry, Lord, make it happen soon
We long to see You face to face
We greatly desire to be in Your presence
To be naked and without shame
To be unashamed and unburdened
Lord haste the day
Please make it happen soon
O what joy when death has died
What happiness we feel when death has no power
When long at last You wed Your bride
When You finally unite with Your followers
The feast we've yearned for from the start
The celebration we have longed for since the beginning
The very essence of Your heart
Reflects the true nature of Yourself
We know we are not our own
We are aware that we are not in control of our own lives
We know this is not our home
We understand that we are not meant to stay in this world forever
It's darker now but soon we'll see
Currently the world is not bright, but soon it will be illuminated
The brightness of eternity
The vividness of the endless future
You'll come ride with all Your splendour in full view
You will arrive in all Your glory for everyone to see
Hope gives way to glory like the morning dew
Eventually, hope will be replaced with splendor
All that was and is shall bow in front of You
Everything that existed or exists will acknowledge Your power
The LionLamb is making all things new
You are transforming everything, beyond recognition
We long to see You face to face
We deeply desire to be with You
To be naked and without shame
To be unashamed and unburdened
Lord haste the day
Please make it happen soon
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Written by: Joshua Leventhal
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@WalkingbytheSpiritAlways
What a beautiful rapture song! Hallelujah. It could be any day now. Maranatha.
@aaliyaheverett2601
This song should be on every worship playlist ever
@joshualeventhal
Thank you so much!!
@shinar6426
Amen! Playing your album while cooking and cleaning this morning š„ Whenever I listen to these I feel inspired to songwrite more too.
@joshualeventhal
Ahh amazing!! So honoured that it inspires you to write!