Face to Face
Pacific Gold Lyrics
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But a blessed day is coming when his glory shall be seen
What rejoicing in his presence when our banished grief and pain
When the crooked ways are straightened then the dark things shall be plain
Face to face in all his glory
Face to face in all his glory
But a blessed day is coming when his glory shall be seen
Face to face in all his glory
What rejoicing in his presence when our banished grief and pain
When the crooked ways are straightened then the dark things shall be plain
Face to face in all his glory
Face to face in all his glory
The lyrics of Pacific Gold's song "Face to Face" express a longing to see God's glory face to face. The first stanza acknowledges the current distance between the singer and God, with the image of a "darkened veil" blocking their view. This veil metaphorically represents the limitations of human perception and understanding when it comes to the divine. However, the second line conveys a hope that someday the veil will be lifted, allowing the singer to behold God's true glory.
In the second stanza, the lyrics describe the joy that will come when this reunion occurs. The images of "banished grief and pain" and "crooked ways...straightened" suggest a world where all that is wrong has been made right. It's a vision of a world without suffering, where every injustice has been corrected. The final lines repeat the chorus, emphasizing the centrality of this moment of communion with God.
Overall, the song expresses a deep sense of yearning for a greater spiritual connection. The lyrics use simple, evocative language to suggest a longing for a more perfect world, in which the singer can finally stand face to face with the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
Only faintly now I see him with a darkened veil between
I can only see God very slightly, as if there is a dark veil hiding him from me.
But a blessed day is coming when his glory shall be seen
However, a wonderful day will come when I will finally see God's glory and be blessed.
What rejoicing in his presence when our banished grief and pain
When we are no longer troubled by sadness and physical pain, we will be filled with joy in God's presence.
When the crooked ways are straightened then the dark things shall be plain
Once our problems and difficulties have been resolved, everything that was previously unclear will become clear.
Face to face in all his glory
Seeing God face to face, shining in all his glory.
Face to face in all his glory
Repeating the idea of seeing God in all his glory, face to face.
Contributed by Hunter V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.