I Seek You For I Thirst
Thirsting for Mercy: Embracing the Divine Harmony
Lyrics
Though many times I run from you in shame
Expressing the tendency to avoid or distance oneself from the divine with feelings of guilt or disgrace.
I lift my hands and call upon Your name
Despite the inclination to run away, reaching out to God through a physical gesture (lifting hands) and vocal invocation.
For underneath the shadow of Your wings
Finding refuge and protection beneath God's metaphorical wings.
My melody is You
Identifying the source of inner harmony and music as God.
Oh Lord I seek You for I thirst
Expressing a deep yearning for God due to spiritual thirst.
Your mercy is the rain on
Describing God's mercy as a replenishing force, like rain in the desert of the soul.
The desert of my soul
Metaphorically portraying the inner barrenness and the need for God's mercy.
Oh Lord I raise my lifeless eyes
Acknowledging a state of spiritual lifelessness and lifting one's eyes to witness God's glory.
And see Your glory shine
Observing the radiant manifestation of God's glory.
How your kindness overflows
Recognizing God's overflowing kindness and benevolence.
Though many times I run from you in shame
Reiteration of the tendency to run from God in shame.
I lift my hands and call upon Your name
Repeating the action of lifting hands and calling upon God, despite past shortcomings.
For underneath the shadow of Your wings
Reaffirmation of seeking shelter under the protective wings of God.
My melody is You
Reiterating that God is the inspiration and melody in one's life.
Oh Lord Your sanctuary calls
Expressing a desire to be in God's sanctuary and the longing to experience the rivers of God's love.
I yearn to be with You in
Yearning for a deeper connection with God and His abundant love.
The rivers of Your love
Metaphorically referencing the rivers of God's love as a place of spiritual fulfillment.
Though many times I run from you in shame
Reiteration of the tendency to run from God in shame.
I lift my hands and call upon Your name
Repeating the action of lifting hands and calling upon God, despite past shortcomings.
For underneath the shadow of Your wings
Reaffirmation of seeking shelter under the protective wings of God.
My melody is You
Reiterating that God is the inspiration and melody in one's life.
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