Still Small Voice
Eternal Peace: Embracing the Still Small Voice of Redemption
Lyrics
Precious is the voice of a mother
Precious is the comforting and nurturing voice of a mother.
To the babe sheltered in her womb
The mother's voice is particularly important to the unborn child protected in her womb.
Welcome is the warning of a captain
A captain's warning is a welcomed guidance for a soldier facing inevitable danger.
To a soldier that approaches certain doom
This warning is crucial for a soldier approaching a situation of certain doom.
Thunderous are the sounds of earth's waters
The sounds of earth's waters, like crashing waves, are powerful and resonant.
As they crash against the walls of the sea
These sounds symbolize the forceful challenges one encounters in life.
But there has never been a sound so precious
Despite the power of earthly sounds, none compare to the preciousness of a particular voice.
As the voice that brings eternal peace to me
This voice brings eternal peace, suggesting a divine and calming influence.
That still small voice that speaks to me from glory
The "still small voice" refers to a gentle, divine communication from glory (heaven).
Still tells me of my God's redeeming grace
This voice continues to speak of God's redeeming grace, emphasizing divine salvation.
It still can stir my heart to serve the Master
It can inspire a sense of duty and devotion to serving the Master (God).
Until in heaven I see Him face to face
The aspiration is to persist in serving until meeting God face to face in heaven.
And I will heed to that gentle voice's whisper
The commitment to heed the gentle voice's whisper throughout life's journey.
As it guides me until my race is run
Guidance from the voice is trusted until the individual's life journey is completed.
And I stand in the presence of His glory
Standing in the presence of God's glory is a moment of divine acknowledgment.
As He welcomes me, my precious child, well done
The individual is welcomed by God as His precious child, commended for a life well done.
The soothing sound of baby birds still nesting
The soothing sound of baby birds nesting symbolizes the promise of new life.
Brings with it the promise of new life
This promise is akin to the whisper of a gentle breeze, offering solace in the midst of life's challenges.
The whisper of the gentle breeze in summer
The rustling of autumn leaves signifies the transition into a cold and difficult season.
Soothes the burdened heart of this world's strife
Despite life's strife, the still small voice of the Savior brings enduring joy.
The rustling of the crispy leaves of autumn
The rustling leads into winter's cold, a metaphor for life's harsh realities.
Lead us into winter's bitter cold
Yet, the voice of the Savior transcends these challenges, bringing everlasting joy.
But that still small voice of my Savior
Reiteration of the impact of the still small voice in bringing joy that doesn't fade.
Brings a joy to me that never will grow old
Continued emphasis on the voice's message of God's redeeming grace.
That still small voice that speaks to me from glory
The voice has the power to stir the heart, motivating service to the Master.
Still tells me of my God's redeeming grace
The aspiration to continue serving until the heavenly encounter with God.
It still can stir my heart to serve the Master
Commitment to heed the voice's guidance until the individual's life journey concludes.
Until in heaven I see Him face to face
The anticipation of standing in the divine presence, welcomed as a precious child with commendation.
And I will heed to that gentle voice's whisper
Reiteration of the commitment to follow the voice's guidance until life's race is run.
As it guides me until my race is run
The journey guided by the voice culminates in standing in the presence of God's glory.
And I stand in the presence of His glory
The individual is welcomed by God, acknowledging a life well done.
As He welcomes me, my precious child, well done
Repetition of the welcome, underscoring the significance of being acknowledged by God.
And I stand in the presence of His glory
Reiteration of standing in the divine presence and being welcomed as a precious child with commendation.
As He welcomes me, my precious child, well done
The conclusion emphasizes the individual being welcomed by God, recognizing a life well done.
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