Five- piece from Toledo, Ohio Matt Hammitt (lead vocals), Mark Graalman (drums), Chris Rohman and Pete Prevost (guitars), and Dan Gartley replacing Steve Goodrum(bass).
Often quoted as "Electrifying Christian Rock" with the rock edge of bands like Foo Fighters and songwriting of Matchbox 20. They are mostly known for a trio of chart-topping hits—“Everything About You,” “The Fight Song” and a cover of U2’s “Beautiful Day”.
Their albums include:
All This Talk of Aliens - 1998
Message for the Masses - 1999
Nothing to Lose - 2001
Say it Loud - 2002
The Face of Love - 2006
We Need Each Other - 2007
and... Pieces of a Real Heart, which Sanctus Real held a vote on Twitter and Facebook to decide the title. - 2010
The Face Of Love
Sanctus Real Lyrics
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In pictures of you looking to the sky
You been portrayed a thousand different ways
But my heart can see you better than my eyes
'Cause it's love that paints the portrait of your life
The face of love
The face of love
I've read your words in pages of your life
And I've imagined what you were like
I may not know the shape of your face
But I can feel your heart changing mine
And your love still proves that you're alive
You are the face that changed the whole world
No one too lost for you to love
No one too low for you to serve
So give us the grace to change the world
No one too lost for me to love
No one too low for me to serve
Let us see
Let us be your face
Sanctus Real's song, "The Face of Love," is a poignant and heartfelt reflection on what it means to experience the divine love and grace of God. The song centers around the idea that, despite the countless ways that God has been portrayed throughout history - in stained glass windows, in religious iconography, in stories and legends - the true "face" of God is one that is most clearly visible not in these external images, but in the transformative power of God's love in our lives.
The first verse of the song speaks to the various depictions of God that we encounter in religious art and culture - from stained glass windows to pictures of God looking up to the heavens. However, the songwriter notes that while these images may give us an idea of what God looks like, it is only through the experience of God's love in our own hearts that we can truly see the divine in its fullness. The chorus asserts that God's "face" is not a static image but something that is constantly evolving and becoming more fully realized in our lives as we grow in love and grace. The second verse further emphasizes this idea, pointing out that it is not necessary to know what God's physical appearance is in order to experience the power of God's love in our hearts - to be transformed by that love and to share it with others.
The bridge of the song lays out a powerful call to action, reminding listeners that we are all called to be the "face of love" in the world, sharing God's grace and compassion with those around us, especially those who may feel marginalized or forgotten. Ultimately, the song is a beautiful meditation on the power of love and the profound transformation that can come when we encounter God's love in our own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen your face on stained glass, in colored lights
I have witnessed your image depicted in various mediums such as on church windows and in colorful lights
In pictures of you looking to the sky
There are paintings of you gazing up towards the heavens
You been portrayed a thousand different ways
Various artists have painted you in countless different interpretations
But my heart can see you better than my eyes
However, I feel that I can connect with and understand you more deeply simply through the emotions and sensations experienced in my heart
'Cause it's love that paints the portrait of your life
It is only through pure love and compassion that we can truly capture and comprehend the essence of your existence
The face of love
Your countenance is that of pure affection and adoration
The face of love
You are the embodiment of love itself
You look more like love every day
Your very being embodies the concept of love increasingly as time goes on
I've read your words in pages of your life
I have studied the written accounts of your life and teachings
And I've imagined what you were like
From these accounts, I have tried to envision what your personality and character must have been like
I may not know the shape of your face
Despite my attempts to visualize you, I do not have a clear image of your physical appearance
But I can feel your heart changing mine
However, I can feel the impact of your love on my own heart, profoundly and powerfully
And your love still proves that you're alive
The fact that your love continues to inspire and transform us shows that your spirit is still very much alive and present
You are the face that changed the whole world
You have transformed the entire world simply by your existence and the love that you shared with all those around you
No one too lost for you to love
No matter how lost or hopeless someone may seem, you still offer them unconditionally love and acceptance
No one too low for you to serve
You do not distinguish between different levels of society or individuals based on their status, but instead seek to serve all equally
So give us the grace to change the world
Grant us the divine empowerment and strength to make a positive impact on the world, as you have done
No one too lost for me to love
In following your example, I too will show love and acceptance to those who may have lost their way
No one too low for me to serve
I will strive to emulate your servant-hearted nature, and serve all individuals, regardless of their status or position in life
Let us see
Grant us insight and understanding into the way you lived your life and loved others
Let us be your face
Empower us to be an extension of your love, and to impart this love onto others through our actions and interactions
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: G. CARHARTT
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