The first three lines, about the king of glory coming on the clouds with fire, generally signifies judgement, and the whole earth shaking might signify the accompanying upheavals and restructuring of the power structure, the downfall of authorities and kingdoms and the rise of new ones. It contrasts very well with the next three lines, about his love and mercy. However, these characteristics, those of love and mercy and those of righteousness and judgement, are not opposed, but work in concert (no pun intended).
@keetrainchild That's a very good analysis you've made of the opening to the song, which begins with "I see...". I would like to hear the composer's own interpretation of this song, why it is they see what they see and when do they see it happening - the mention of a near revival seems to indicate their dream/sight of something in the near future, but is the same true of the content in the first 2 verses, which has echoes of Isaiah chapter 30 ? This song is all a bit ethereal to me, how can you...
@keetrainchild That's a very good analysis you've made of the opening to the song, which begins with "I see...". I would like to hear the composer's own interpretation of this song, why it is they see what they see and when do they see it happening - the mention of a near revival seems to indicate their dream/sight of something in the near future, but is the same true of the content in the first 2 verses, which has echoes of Isaiah chapter 30 ? This song is all a bit ethereal to me, how can you sing it with it conviction if it's not clear what you're singing ? I don't mind spending time interpreting Scripture, but I do I really have to spend so much time working out what it is I'm singing in church as well ?
The first three lines, about the king of glory coming on the clouds with fire, generally signifies judgement, and the whole earth shaking might signify the accompanying upheavals and restructuring of the power structure, the downfall of authorities and kingdoms and the rise of new ones. It contrasts very well with the next three lines, about his love and mercy. However, these characteristics, those of love and mercy and those of righteousness and judgement, are not opposed, but work in concert (no pun intended).
@keetrainchild That's a very good analysis you've made of the opening to the song, which begins with "I see...". I would like to hear the composer's own interpretation of this song, why it is they see what they see and when do they see it happening - the mention of a near revival seems to indicate their dream/sight of something in the near future, but is the same true of the content in the first 2 verses, which has echoes of Isaiah chapter 30 ? This song is all a bit ethereal to me, how can you...
@keetrainchild That's a very good analysis you've made of the opening to the song, which begins with "I see...". I would like to hear the composer's own interpretation of this song, why it is they see what they see and when do they see it happening - the mention of a near revival seems to indicate their dream/sight of something in the near future, but is the same true of the content in the first 2 verses, which has echoes of Isaiah chapter 30 ? This song is all a bit ethereal to me, how can you sing it with it conviction if it's not clear what you're singing ? I don't mind spending time interpreting Scripture, but I do I really have to spend so much time working out what it is I'm singing in church as well ?