Thy Kingdom Come
Sacrificial Echoes: Embracing Thy Will for a Purposeful Life
Lyrics
Pass not the cup from me if I do thy will
Expressing a willingness to accept challenges and difficulties in order to fulfill a divine purpose.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
A plea for the realization of God's kingdom and the fulfillment of His divine plan.
Where my blood is spilled
Symbolizing sacrifice and suffering, possibly alluding to the shedding of blood for a noble cause.
Make my heart brave
A request for courage and strength in facing challenges, both physical and spiritual.
Make my back strong enough to carry my cross
An appeal for the strength to bear one's burdens and challenges, likening it to carrying a cross.
For what I've gained for my own pride
Acknowledging that personal accomplishments or gains motivated by pride are considered as losses in a spiritual context.
I count as loss
Highlighting the value of humility and selflessness in contrast to personal pride.
Oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh
Repetition, possibly emphasizing the gravity or sincerity of the preceding sentiments.
May my life be poured out
An aspiration to dedicate one's life in service to the less fortunate, particularly the poor.
Upon the feet of the poor
A metaphorical gesture of offering one's life for the benefit of those in need.
May orphans call me father
An expressed desire to be a caring figure for those who lack parental support.
And may I never lock my doors
An intention to maintain an open and welcoming attitude, avoiding barriers or exclusions.
May I never lose hope upon the darkest night
An aspiration to retain hope even in the darkest of circumstances.
May my life be a seed and my spirit light
Desiring to leave a positive impact, with life being compared to a seed and one's spirit to light.
Oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh
Repetition for emphasis, possibly underscoring the gravity or sincerity of the previous statements.
May those that come behind
Expressing a wish for a legacy that inspires and does not hinder future generations.
Not linger at my grave
Encouraging a swift passing, without dwelling on the past, for those who come after.
Plant me beside the waters
A metaphorical request to be a source of sustenance and support for others.
And may I offer shade
An image of providing comfort and shelter for those in need.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
A repetition of the plea for the establishment of God's kingdom and the fulfillment of His will.
On heaven and earth
Extending the desire for divine order to encompass both heavenly and earthly realms.
May my life be poured out
A repetition of the theme of self-sacrifice, with the hope that one's life contributes meaningfully.
And my death give birth
An acknowledgment that death, in its passing, can bring forth new beginnings or opportunities.
Oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh
Repetition, potentially reinforcing the significance or intensity of the preceding sentiments.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
A reaffirmation of the plea for the establishment of God's kingdom and the fulfillment of His will.
On heaven and earth
Extending the desire for divine order to both heavenly and earthly domains, echoing a universal hope.
May my life be poured out
A repetition of the theme of self-sacrifice, with the hope that one's life contributes meaningfully.
And my death give birth
An acknowledgment that death, in its passing, can bring forth new beginnings or opportunities.
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