Father of Lights
Radiant Promises: Finding Joy in the Father of Lights
Lyrics
Every perfect gift comes down from You
Every good and perfect gift originates from a divine source.
Giving me new hope the word of truth
Receiving a new sense of hope through the truth found in spiritual teachings.
When my faith is weak You win the fight
Even in moments of weak faith, the divine prevails and emerges victorious.
Offering this promise the crown of life
A promise of eternal life is offered, symbolized by the "crown of life."
And I will praise You
Expressing a commitment to praise the divine.
With all of my life All of my life
Wholehearted dedication to praising the divine for the entirety of one's life.
Every gift comes from You
A reaffirmation that every gift, including life itself, comes from the divine.
Father of Lights Father of Lights
Addressing the divine as the "Father of Lights," emphasizing a source of divine illumination.
Every earthly thing will pass away
Recognition that material possessions are temporary, contrasting with the eternal nature of divine gifts.
But I will seek Your truth with childlike faith
A commitment to seek spiritual truth with the innocence and simplicity of childlike faith.
When my eyes are tempted by desire
When faced with temptations and desires, relying on the divine promise of eternal life.
You offer me this promise the crown of life
Reiteration of the promise of the "crown of life" in the face of temptation.
And I will praise You
Reaffirming the commitment to praise the divine.
With all of my life All of my life
Continued dedication to praising the divine with one's entire life.
Every gift comes from You
Restating that every gift, including life, is a divine bestowment.
Father of Lights Father of Lights
Addressing the divine again as the "Father of Lights."
And I will praise You
Reiterating the commitment to praise the divine.
With all of my life All of my life
Continued wholehearted dedication to praising the divine.
Every gift comes from You
Emphasizing the divine origin of every gift and blessing.
Father of Lights Father of Lights
Repetition of addressing the divine as the "Father of Lights."
I will count it joy
Commitment to find joy in all circumstances, echoing a spiritual perspective on life.
I will count it all joy
Reiteration of finding joy in all situations, emphasizing a positive and resilient outlook.
And I will praise You
Continued commitment to praise the divine.
With all of my life All of my life
Wholehearted dedication to praising the divine with one's entire life.
Every gift comes from You
Restating that every gift, including life, is a divine bestowment.
Father of Lights Father of Lights
Addressing the divine again as the "Father of Lights."
And I will praise You
Reiterating the commitment to praise the divine.
With all of my life All of my life
Continued wholehearted dedication to praising the divine.
Every gift comes from You
Emphasizing the divine origin of every gift and blessing.
Father of Lights Father of Lights
Repetition of addressing the divine as the "Father of Lights."
I will count it joy
Reiterating the commitment to find joy in all circumstances.
I will count it all joy
Repetition of the commitment to find joy in all situations, reinforcing a positive and resilient outlook.
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