How Shall I Fitly Meet Thee
Sufjan Stevens Lyrics


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How shall I fitly meet Thee
And give Thee welcome due?
The nations long to greet Thee
And I would greet Thee too
O Fount of light, shine brightly
Upon my darken'd heart
That I may serve Thee rightly
And know Thee as Thou art




Overall Meaning

In these lyrics for Sufjan Stevens's song How Shall I Fitly Meet Thee, the singer is expressing a desire to meet God appropriately and with the respect that is due. They acknowledge that nations long to greet God, but they also want to be a part of that greeting. The singer recognizes their own shortcomings and asks for the light of God to shine upon their heart so that they can serve God in the way that is right and true. The Fount of light is a reference to God being the source of all light, both physical and spiritual.


The lyrics are heartfelt and represent a longing for a connection with a higher power. The singer recognizes their own limitations and their desire to be closer to God. The use of language, such as "fitly" and "due," conveys a sense of reverence and respect for God. The lyrics are significant in that they express a universal yearning for something greater than ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

How shall I fitly meet Thee
In what manner can I properly and appropriately encounter and welcome You?


And give Thee welcome due?
And offer You the proper respect and reverence that You deserve?


The nations long to greet Thee
The entire world anxiously awaits Your arrival and desires to pay their respects to You


And I would greet Thee too
And I, with all sincerity, desire to welcome and honor You as well


O Fount of light, shine brightly
Oh, radiant source of illumination and enlightenment, please emanate Your brilliance


Upon my darken'd heart
Illuminate the darkness and obscurity that resides within my soul


That I may serve Thee rightly
So that I may be able to perform an appropriate and just service to You


And know Thee as Thou art
And truly comprehend and understand Your nature for what it really is




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Written by: Sufjan Stevens

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