shine forth.

“give ear of Shepherd of Israel, you who lead joseph like a flock! you who are enthroned upon cherubim, shine forth.” - psalm 80v1

i’ve seen You love the broken into healing
and set the wounded captive free
i’ve watched a crippled hand gain feeling
but i still sit here on my knees
just looking for some kind of sign
would You shine? would You shine?

shine forth over me,
i feel like moses kept inside the cleft
waiting for Your beauty to erupt over the mountains
come chasing down the cliffs for me
would You shine? would You shine?

because, Lord God, i’m climbing out of darkness
coming toward you
and i can see your glory peering out, making headway toward my heart
but still i cry
would You shine forth? and show Your holy arm
shine forth over me.
i can see Your justice spilling out in waves of majesty
would You shine, would You shine over me?

and i’ll sing Hallelujah
cry out Hallelujah
i’ll join the songs of angels, elders
the anthem of all the redeemed
because You shine, You shine over me

and You sent your most Beloved to hang upon cross
You sent Your most Beloved to lift the veil for me

and, Lord, i’m scared, afraid, excited
i’m swept by Your majesty
and i can see Your glory peering out, making headway toward my heart
but still i cry
would You shine forth? and show Your holy arm
shine forth over me
i can see Your justice spilling out in waves of majesty
would You shine, would You shine over me?

i see the sky around me brighten, (You’re coming, You’re coming)
and from the clouds You’re breaking forth (and the clouds don’t stand a chance)

You’re running, You’re running
and You’re calling out my name, singing love and victory
You’ve rescued me