The Lighthouse
Mike Bowling Lyrics
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That overlooks life's sea
When I'm tossed it sends out a light
That I might see
And the light that shines in darkness now
Will safely lead us o'er
If it wasn't for the lighthouse
My ship would be no more
(SPOKEN)
It seems that every one about us says,
"Tear that old lighthouse down.
The big ships just don't pass this way anymore,
so there's no use in standin' round."
Then my mind goes back to that one dark, stormy night,
when just in time I saw the light.
Yes, it was the light from that old lighthouse,
that stands up there on the hill.
And I thank God for the lighthouse
I owe my life to Him
Jesus is the lighthouse
And from the rocks of sin
He has shown a light around me
That I might clearly see
If it wasn't for the lighthouse
Tell me where would this ship be
I thank God for the lighthouse
I owe my life to Him
Jesus is the lighthouse
And from the rocks of sin
He has shown a light around me
That I might clearly see
If it wasn't for the lighthouse
Tell me where would this ship be
Mike Bowling's song "The Lighthouse" is a beloved gospel tune with a powerful message of salvation and grace. The lyrics describe a lighthouse on a hillside that provides a guiding light to ships at sea, saving them from destruction on the rocky shores. The singer compares the lighthouse to Jesus, who is a guiding light in the darkness of sin, leading us safely to salvation. The song emphasizes the singer's gratitude for the saving grace of Jesus and the lighthouse, which has allowed him to avoid the dangers of the stormy seas of life.
The song's powerful metaphor for salvation through faith in Jesus is clear throughout the lyrics. The lighthouse represents a beacon of hope, a light that guides us towards safety and away from danger. The singer recognizes that without the lighthouse, his ship would have been lost, just as our souls would be lost without Jesus. The metaphor is extended to describe the light of Jesus shining around us and leading us to safety, showing us the way through the dangers of the world - just as a lighthouse guides the way through treacherous waters.
Overall, "The Lighthouse" is a moving and inspiring song that speaks to the power of faith, hope, and salvation. It is a reminder to listeners of the important role that Jesus can play in guiding us towards safety, hope, and a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a lighthouse on the hillside
There's a structure that emits light on top of a hill
That overlooks life's sea
The lighthouse provides a vantage point from which the vast sea can be monitored.
When I'm tossed it sends out a light
When I'm troubled, the lighthouse sends a beam of light
That I might see
So that I might see my way out of the turmoil I'm in
And the light that shines in darkness now
The beam of light that shines when everything is dark
Will safely lead us o'er
Guides us safely through difficult times
If it wasn't for the lighthouse
Without the lighthouse,
My ship would be no more
my ship would have been destroyed and sunk by now.
"It seems that every one about us says,
Everyone around us seems to say
"Tear that old lighthouse down.
Demolish that old lighthouse
The big ships just don't pass this way anymore,
Big ships don't pass through this area anymore
so there's no use in standin' round."
So there's no reason to keep it standing
Then my mind goes back to that one dark, stormy night,
My mind goes back to that one terrible, stormy night
when just in time I saw the light.
When I saw the beam of light just in time saved me from disaster.
Yes, it was the light from that old lighthouse,
It was the beam of light from that ancient lighthouse
that stands up there on the hill.
Standing on the hilltop
And I thank God for the lighthouse
I express gratitude to God for the lighthouse
I owe my life to Him
I'm grateful to him for sparing my life
Jesus is the lighthouse
The lighthouse symbolizes Jesus
And from the rocks of sin
And he rescues us from the sins that cause us to stumble and decay
He has shown a light around me
He brought the light of righteousness to me, illuminating the darkness in which I was living
That I might clearly see
So that I might see clearly enough to respond to his guidance and adhere to his teachings
If it wasn't for the lighthouse
If not for God, the savior,
Tell me where would this ship be
Where would I be?
Contributed by Xavier O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rose Hicks Burden
on This Joy Is Mine
THIS JOY IS MINE