Shine on Us
Phillips Craig & Dean Lyrics
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Shine on us (repeat)
That we may be saved
That we may have life
To find our way in the darkest night
Let your light shine on us
Lord, let your grace, grace from Your hand,
Fall on us (repeat)
That we may have life
To find our way in the darkest night
Let Your grace Fall on us
Lord, let Your love, love with no end
Come over us (repeat)
That we may be saved,
That we may have life
To find our way in the darkest night
Let Your love come over us
Let Your light shine on us
The lyrics to Phillips Craig & Dean's song "Shine on Us" convey a heartfelt plea to God for His light, grace, and love to guide and save them. The repeated chorus emphasizes the desire for God's light to shine upon them, leading them in their lives. The first verse speaks about the light of God's face, symbolizing His presence and divine guidance. The second verse calls upon God's grace to fall upon them, offering salvation and the opportunity for a fulfilling life. The third verse then asks for God's endless love to envelop them, providing comfort and support.
The overall theme of the song is a yearning for God's intervention and guidance during difficult times. The reference to finding their way in the darkest night suggests that the singers may be going through challenging circumstances or feeling lost in some way. They seek the transformative power of God's light, grace, and love to help them navigate and overcome their struggles.
"Shine on Us" speaks to the universal human desire for divine intervention and the acknowledgment of our own limitations. The lyrics express a deep reliance on God's mercy and compassion, trusting that His presence and love will provide the way forward. It is a heartfelt prayer for illumination during times of darkness, emphasizing the need for God's guidance and protection.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, let Your light, light of Your face
Oh Lord, please allow the radiance of Your presence and the illumination of Your countenance
Shine on us (repeat)
To brightly shine upon our lives and touch our hearts
That we may be saved
So that we may find deliverance and salvation
That we may have life
So that we may truly experience and embrace the essence of living
To find our way in the darkest night
To discover and navigate through the most challenging and sorrowful times
Let your light shine on us
Please allow Your brilliance to illuminate our existence
Lord, let your grace, grace from Your hand
Oh Lord, may the unmerited favor and kindness flowing from Your divine hand
Fall on us (repeat)
Descend upon us and envelop us completely
That we may be saved
So that we may find deliverance and salvation
That we may have life
So that we may truly experience and embrace the essence of living
To find our way in the darkest night
To discover and navigate through the most challenging and sorrowful times
Let Your grace Fall on us
Please let Your unmerited favor and kindness shower upon us
Lord, let Your love, love with no end
Oh Lord, may Your love, which has no limits or boundaries
Come over us (repeat)
Surround and encompass us completely
That we may be saved
So that we may find deliverance and salvation
That we may have life
So that we may truly experience and embrace the essence of living
To find our way in the darkest night
To discover and navigate through the most challenging and sorrowful times
Let Your love come over us
Please allow Your boundless love to encompass and fill us
Let Your light shine on us
Please allow Your brilliance to illuminate our existence
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DEBORAH SMITH, MICHAEL W. SMITH
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Joan Lewallen
So lovely and so peaceful... Thank You Lord for the songs You give us to write! You always know just who will need a song and just when we need to hear it. You are so Awesome Father God!
TammyLynnI
We used this as our wedding processional - lit candles as we came in! Very memorable!
Missionebby
Clever idea! Thanks for sharing!
Artemis A
Very lovely. Very fitting!
Keturah Iyano
I love this song. Very inspirational.
God is good.
Hayfaa Ahmed
i love this song🙏
Randy Lough
As I listen to this song, God helps us not to just speak great things but to live them out in our lives that others may see Christ and glorify your name. But also my we always realize that when we come to the place that Christ is all we have we will find that He is all we need. May my life Lord, be pleasing and holy in your sight. Randy
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Lauren Craft
This was sang at both my grandma and grandpa's funeral by all five of their sons in a cappella. I love it.
Lisa Leyvas
Lord let your light of your face shine on us let your grace from your hand fall on us that we may be saved to find our way through the darkest night let your love come over us that we may have life