PRESENCE
Divine Resurgence: Ryan Lee Jones' PRESENCE Unveils a Tapestry of Redemption
Lyrics
Where sinners cry
Expressing a place where those who have committed sins experience sorrow and remorse.
But sorrow comes and dies
Highlighting the transient nature of sorrow, suggesting that it eventually fades away.
Where shame is out the door
Describing a state where shame has been overcome or eliminated.
Praise God forevermore
Expressing gratitude and worship, acknowledging eternal praise for God.
The presence of the Lord restores my soul
Affirming that the presence of the Lord has a restorative effect on the speaker's soul.
You're gonna stay right here with us
Emphasizing the enduring nature of God's presence and love despite human actions.
You're gonna stay right here with us
-Regardless of all the things we're gonna do
-Your love for us will not be moved
Reiterating the unwavering nature of God's love for the speaker.
O the presence of the Lord
Rejoicing in the presence of the Lord.
Where mercy falls
Describing a place where mercy is received or granted.
When Jesus hung up my sin on the cross
Reflecting on the moment when Jesus bore the speaker's sins on the cross.
He said, "You too!"
Quoting Jesus, affirming that the speaker also belongs and is included in God's grace.
He said, "You too!"
-He said, "You belong too, boy!"
-O the presence of the Lord restores my soul
Reiterating the soul-restoring impact of the Lord's presence.
You're gonna stay right here with me
Expressing the personal nature of the Lord's presence, assuring it will stay with the speaker.
You're gonna stay right here with me
-Regardless of all the things I'm gonna do
-Your love for me will not be moved
Reaffirming the immovable nature of God's love for the speaker.
O the presence of the Lord
Rejoicing in the ongoing presence of the Lord.
On Christ the solid rock I stand
Using the metaphor of standing on Christ, emphasizing its stability compared to other unstable foundations.
All other ground is sinking sand
-All other ground is sinking sand
-On Christ the solid rock I stand
-All other ground is sinking sand
-All other ground is sinking sand
-Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Expressing emotion, possibly awe or reverence.
Regardless of all the things I'm gonna do
Reiterating the enduring nature of God's love despite the speaker's actions.
Your love for me will not be moved
-O the presence of the Lord
Concluding with a reaffirmation of the impact of the Lord's presence on the speaker.
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