The Valley
Journey Through Shadows: The Valley's Quest for Redemption
Lyrics
How long oh God must I languish
Expressing a sense of prolonged suffering and questioning towards God.
How long oh God must I fear
Continuation of questioning the duration of fear and anguish in the context of a divine presence.
How long oh Lord till I'm present in your love, your love
Seeking to be in God's love and questioning when that presence will be felt.
How long oh Lord with these shadows
Asking how long the speaker will be in the shadow of difficulties with the divine in mind.
How long is this road through the valley
Questioning the length of the challenging journey through the metaphorical valley of life.
How long oh Lord must they tremble these hands these hands
Expressing a plea for the trembling hands to cease, possibly in connection to the challenges mentioned earlier.
I will walk down to the river
Declaring an intention to approach a river, symbolizing a journey or spiritual cleansing.
I will wade on in to my chest
Expressing a commitment to immerse oneself deeply, symbolized by wading into the river up to the chest.
Lord wash my soul with a fire
Requesting spiritual purification through a metaphorical fire, seeking a renewal of the soul.
Buried in water raised by your breath
Symbolic language of death and rebirth, suggesting a transformative experience through divine intervention.
How long Oh God must I wither
Expressing a feeling of withering, possibly in the context of a challenging or painful experience.
How long oh God must I grieve
Continuing the expression of grief and questioning the duration of this emotional state.
How long oh God til I treasure your love your love
Yearning for the time when the speaker can cherish and fully experience the divine love.
I will walk down to the river
Repetition of the intention to approach the river, suggesting determination in seeking spiritual transformation.
I will wade on in to my chest
Reiterating the commitment to immerse oneself in the transformative process.
Lord wash my soul with a fire
Repeating the request for soul purification through a metaphorical fire.
Buried in water raised by your breath
Reinforcing the idea of burial in water and resurrection through divine breath, emphasizing spiritual renewal.
buried in water raised by your breath
Repetition of the transformative process, underscoring its significance in the speaker's journey.
ohhh
Expressing emotion, possibly a moment of realization or intensity in the speaker's experience.
I don't have to be afraid In this life
Claiming freedom from fear in the current life, suggesting a positive shift in perspective.
By the weight of the mistakes I made
Acknowledging past mistakes and the weight they carry, possibly reflecting on personal growth.
You'll have trouble now
Anticipating challenges ahead but expressing confidence in overcoming them.
So many times that I've needed grace
Reflecting on the need for grace in the face of numerous past challenges or mistakes.
Take heart my love
Encouraging someone, possibly a loved one, to take heart and find strength in difficult times.
Buried in water raised by your breath buried in water raised by your breath
Reiteration of the theme of spiritual rebirth through water and divine breath, emphasizing its importance.
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