The lamb is the light
Eternal Radiance: Thomas Voelker's Illuminating Hymn
Lyrics
God, your city shines so bright
Expressing admiration for the brightness of God's city.
Dazzling, crystal clear your light
Describing the dazzling and clear nature of God's light.
There`s no temple in this place
Highlighting the absence of a physical temple in this divine place.
Sun and moon don´t need to shine
Indicating that the sun and moon are unnecessary in this radiant space.
Take my hands and lead me to your throne of glory
Seeking guidance and presence in God's glorious throne.
Lead my feet into the golden streets of your home
Asking to be led to the beautiful streets of God's home.
Where your glory shines and you are always with me
Expressing the desire for God's continuous presence and glory.
And the lamb is the light.
Emphasizing that the lamb symbolizes the light in this divine context.
Nations will walk by the light
Proclaiming that nations will be guided by this divine light.
Of that city shining bright
Acknowledging the brightness of the city and its significance.
Let us come together here
Calling for unity and gathering in this sacred place.
There`s no night and there`s no fear.
Assuring the absence of darkness and fear in this divine realm.
Take my hands and lead me to your throne of glory
Reiterating the plea for guidance to God's throne of glory.
Lead my feet into the golden streets of your home
Repeating the request to be led to the golden streets of God's home.
Where your glory shines and you are always with me
Reaffirming the desire for God's continuous presence and glory.
And the lamb is the light.
Reiterating that the lamb symbolizes the divine light.
All of our tears you`ll wipe away
Anticipating the wiping away of tears by God.
There will be no more death and pain
Envisioning the absence of death and pain in the divine realm.
Crying will cease and sorrow end
Foreseeing the end of crying and sorrow in the New Jerusalem.
In New Jerusalem.
Referring to the promised relief from suffering in the divine city.
Take my hands and lead me to your throne of glory
Repeating the plea for guidance to God's throne of glory.
Lead my feet into the golden streets of your home
Repeating the request to be led to the golden streets of God's home.
Where your glory shines and you are always with me
Reaffirming the desire for God's continuous presence and glory.
And the lamb is the light.
Reiterating that the lamb symbolizes the divine light.
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