Florence
Journey to Eternal Day: Unveiling Life's Glories in Crooked Still's 'Florence'
Lyrics
Not many years their rounds shall roll
Anticipating a future not far away
Each moment brings it nigh
Each moment brings it closer
And all your glories stand revealed
All your achievements and honors are exposed
To our admiring eye
Visible to those who admire
You wills of nature speed your course,
Natural processes hasten their progression
You mortal powers decay
Mortal abilities decline
Fast as you bring the night of death
As death approaches, bringing eternal life
You bring eternal day
Contrasting the inevitability of death and the promise of eternal existence
You weary heavy-laden souls
Addressing those burdened and weary
Who are oppressed sore
Experiencing severe oppression
You travelers through the wilderness
Journeying through life's challenges
To Canaan's peaceful shore
Heading towards a peaceful destination like Canaan
Through beating winds and chilly rains,
Facing harsh weather conditions
And waters deep and cold
Encountering deep and cold waters
And enemies surrounding you
Facing adversaries all around
Have courage and be bold
Encouraging courage and boldness
The storms and hurricanes arise
Challenges and difficulties arise
The desert all around
Desolation surrounds
And fiery serpents oft appear
Facing unexpected dangers
Through the enchanted ground
Through a mysterious and challenging path
Dark night and clouds and gloomy fear
Navigating through dark times and fears
And dragons often roar
Symbolic reference to formidable challenges
But when the gospel trump we hear
Responding to the call of faith and hope
We'll press for Canaan's shore
Persisting in the journey towards a promised land
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