The City
Nate & James Lyrics

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Holy majesty lines the buildings and the streets
Where His presence falls
In the city where we're called

In the city
With His grace
We'll take our place there
In the city of the One who makes a joy so great it burns

So we take the road
Towards the city, towards the throne
And beckon others come
To live with the Holy One

In the city
Face to face
We'll end our race there
In the city of the One who makes a joy so great it burns

Jesus waits at the gates
With the angels and the saints
In one accord in the city great for the final day they anticipate

When the trumpet blows
We'll leave our bodies far below
And our faith behind
There's no need for faith we're no longer blind

In the city

Golden streets aren't all we'll meet there
In the city of the One who makes a joy so great it burns

Overall Meaning

The song "The City" by Nate & James is a beautiful expression of their faith and belief in a higher power. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a city that is filled with the majesty of God and where His presence can be felt all around. The song speaks of how, in this city, they will take their place, empowered by the grace of God.

The lyrics then go on to talk about how we should all take the road that leads us to this city, beckoning others to join us on this journey towards the throne of God. The ultimate aim is to reach the city where we will come face-to-face with the Holy One, bringing an end to our earthly race. The city is described as a place where joy is so great that it burns, and where Jesus is waiting at the gates with the angels and the saints, eagerly anticipating the final day when the trumpet will blow, and we will leave our earthly bodies behind.

This song is an uplifting and inspiring ode to the power of faith and the hope that we can find in the promise of the afterlife. It encourages us to stay true to our beliefs, to walk the path that leads us towards our ultimate goal, and to spread the word of God to those around us. In the end, it reminds us that no matter what trials and tribulations we may face in this life, there is a city of great joy waiting for us, where we will be reunited with our Creator.

Line by Line Meaning

Holy majesty lines the buildings and the streets
The city is full of majesty, radiating from the buildings and the streets as a result of His presence falling upon it.

Where His presence falls
The holy presence of the Lord falls on this city, making it a sacred and holy place to live.

In the city where we're called
This is the city where the Lord has called us to live and worship Him in His presence.

With His grace
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ will be with us as we enter this city.

We'll take our place there
We have a predetermined place in this holy city, given to us by the Lord Himself.

In the city of the One who makes a joy so great it burns
The city is full of the Lord's joy and it is so intense that it feels like a burning sensation.

So we take the road
We set out on the path towards the holy city, acknowledging that it may be difficult and challenging, but worth the journey in the end.

Towards the city, towards the throne
We are moving in the direction of the holy city of God, where the throne of God Almighty will be located at the center of it all.

And beckon others come
We invite and urge others to join us on the journey towards the city of God.

To live with the Holy One
We encourage others to experience the wonder and awe of the holy one that lives in the city of God.

Face to face
We will finally come face to face with the Lord and worship Him in the holy city of God.

We'll end our race there
Once we reach our final destination, the holy city of God, we will have successfully completed our journey.

Jesus waits at the gates
Jesus Christ Himself will be waiting at the gates of the holy city of God to welcome us in.

With the angels and the saints
Joined by a multitude of angels and saints that will also be in attendance to worship the Lord in the holy city of God.

In one accord in the city great for the final day they anticipate
Everyone present in the holy city of God will be in unity, all jointly awaiting the final day when the Lord will return and make all things new.

When the trumpet blows
The Lord's arrival will be announced with the blowing of a trumpet, signaling His return and the start of a new era.

We'll leave our bodies far below
No longer embodied in earthly flesh, we will experience life in a new and glorified form as we enter the holy city of God.

And our faith behind
We will no longer have to rely on faith as we will be in the tangible presence of the Lord Himself.

There's no need for faith we're no longer blind
Once we enter the holy city of God, we will no longer need faith to believe in His existence as we will be able to see Him directly.

Golden streets aren't all we'll meet there
Although the city of God is known for its golden streets, there will be even more magnificent and wondrous things present there.

In the city of the One who makes a joy so great it burns
The holy city of God is the dwelling place of the Lord Himself, where His joy is so intense that it feels like a burning sensation.

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