Lifelong
Eternal Renewal: Br. Vince Mary's Melody of Life and Faith
Lyrics
Like the trees of Lebanon you give me life
Similar to the life-giving nature of the trees in Lebanon, you provide me with life.
So I'll keep holding on
I will persist and endure, holding on to the life you offer.
To your life
I will hold on to your life, indicating a commitment to the divine and spiritual existence.
I will abide near your waters
I will dwell close to the life-sustaining waters associated with your presence.
Close to your love Lord I'll stay
Remaining near to your love, Lord, will be my constant state.
In all the change you remain
Despite life's changes, you, the divine, remain constant and unchanging.
Life yes it all comes from you
Life originates from you, and everything comes from your divine source.
You make us new
You have the power to renew and transform us.
You make us new
Reiteration of the transformative nature of the divine.
Let the mighty waters flow
Encouragement for a free and abundant flow of divine influence or grace.
'Cause it's you I wanna know
Expressing a desire to know and experience the divine presence.
I wanna see your face God
Expressing a longing to see the face of God, a deep spiritual connection.
And bear you upon
Desire to carry and bear the divine presence throughout one's life.
All my life my long
A commitment to God throughout one's entire life.
Come and give your life
Invitation to God to give and be an integral part of one's life.
Make it ev'ry part of me God
Request for God to permeate every aspect of the individual.
All my life long
Reiteration of the desire for a lifelong connection with God.
Take my heart
Surrendering one's heart to God.
When I fall apart
During moments of breakdown or weakness, asking for God's presence.
Oh I need your life God
Expressing a dependence on the divine life during times of need.
All my life long
Reiteration of a desire for God's presence throughout one's life.
Like the walls of Jerusalem
Similar to the protective walls of Jerusalem, God is a source of delight and security.
You're my delight
Commitment to stay strong in the spiritual battles with the divine as a delight.
So I will stay strong in the fight
Strength and determination in the face of life's challenges.
I will abide near your waters
Reiteration of dwelling near the life-giving waters of the divine.
Close to your love Lord I'll stay
Continued commitment to stay close to the love of the Lord despite changes.
In all the change you remain
Despite life's changes, the divine remains constant.
Like a mighty fortress you are strong
Comparison of God to a mighty fortress, emphasizing strength and protection.
There in your gates is where I belong
Feeling a sense of belonging within the gates of God.
Your life will come
Divine life will come, emphasizing the continual source of life from God.
'Cause you give me life
Recognition that God provides life.
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