Since his first solo project in 1983, Smith has become one of the most popular artists in the contemporary Christian music world, while also finding considerable success in the mainstream. Smith has frequently topped both Christian radio and Billboard charts and is often listed as one of the top keyboardists in rock and roll in Keyboard Magazine. Smith has sold more than 13 million records and has had 29 #1 hit songs. By 2005, he had garnered 14 gold records and 5 platinum records, 40 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and 3 Grammy Awards. He was also named one of People magazine's most beautiful people.
The Glory Songfacts reports that recorded with a 65-piece London orchestra, Glory is Christian musician Michael W. Smith’s seventeenth studio album and his second instrumental record. It was released November 22, 2011. His first instrumental album was Freedom, which was released November 21, 2000.
I Believe In You Now
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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I was faithless, strutting blind
Through the valley of the lost
So now you find it rather strange
When you hear me claim the name
Of the one who bears the cross, and I say
[Chorus]
A new light is showing me how
I used to walk in the shadows of doubt
But I believe in you now
Will there ever come a day
When you follow in the way
Of the truth that sets you free?
To where the thunder of a voice
And the echo of a choice
Will bring you to your knees
No longer running through the night
A conversion to the light
Giving way to disbelief, and you say
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Michael W. Smith's song "I Believe in You Now" speak about the journey of faith and belief for the singer. The song begins with the singer reflecting on their past where they were faithless and strutting blind in the valley of the lost. The singer then goes on to say that it is rather strange for people to hear them claim the name of the one who bears the cross, indicating that they have had a change of heart and mind. The chorus then proclaims that the singer now believes in God and a new light is showing them the way, overcoming their past doubts and shadows of doubt.
The second verse of the song asks a rhetorical question of whether there will ever come a day when someone follows in the way of the truth that sets people free. The voice and choice echoes through their journey, bringing them to their knees in front of God. The conversion to light signifies that the singer is no longer running through the night, expressing relief from the doubt that previously troubled them. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's newfound faith and belief.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time
There was a time in my life when I had no faith.
I was faithless, strutting blind
I had no faith and was walking through life without direction.
Through the valley of the lost
I was lost and had no sense of purpose or direction.
So now you find it rather strange
Others are surprised or skeptical about my newfound faith.
When you hear me claim the name
When others hear me proclaim my faith in God.
Of the one who bears the cross, and I say
I am referring to Jesus, who died on the cross for our sins.
[Chorus] I believe in You now
I now have faith in God.
A new light is showing me how
I have gained a new perspective, and my faith is guiding me.
I used to walk in the shadows of doubt
I was uncertain about many things in life and lacked faith.
But I believe in you now
I have found faith and trust in God.
Will there ever come a day
I wonder if others will also experience this life-changing faith.
When you follow in the way
When others choose to follow the path of faith.
Of the truth that sets you free?
Of the belief that brings true freedom and purpose in life.
To where the thunder of a voice
To a place where God's voice is heard clearly and powerfully.
And the echo of a choice
Where the consequences of our choices are more clearly heard.
Will bring you to your knees
Bringing humility and a realization of our need for God.
No longer running through the night
No longer wandering aimlessly without direction or purpose.
A conversion to the light
Choosing to turn towards God and away from the darkness of doubt and distrust.
Giving way to disbelief, and you say
Rejecting faith and choosing disbelief.
[Chorus] I believe in You now
Reaffirming my faith in God.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL W. SMITH, WAYNE KIRKPATRICK
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Elsa Chapa Mendoza
on Above All
i love it thank you so much god is good !!