Aline Barros - Ele Vem / A Cidade Santa (Ao Vivo) Lyrics
Lyrics
Já posso ouvir o céu cantando
A terra clama pela sua vida
Minha alma anseia o nosso encontro
Ele vem, Ele vem
Seus olhos são como de fogo
E seus cabelos brancos como a neve
Eu o verei face a face
Ele vem, Ele vem
Ele vem saltando sobre os montes
Ele vem buscar a tua noiva
Ora vem, Senhor Jesus
Ora vem, Senhor Jesus
Seus olhos são como de fogo
E seus cabelos brancos como a neve
Eu o verei face a face
Ele vem, Ele vem
Ele vem saltando sobre os montes
Ele vem com toda a sua glória
Ora vem, Senhor Jesus
Ora vem, Senhor Jesus
Ele vem saltando sobre os montes
Ele vem com toda a sua glória
Ora vem, Senhor Jesus
Ora vem, Senhor Jesus
Jerusalém, Jerusalém
Cantai, ó Santa Grei!
Hosana nas alturas
Hosana ao nosso Rei
Jerusalém, Jerusalém
Cantai, ó Santa Grei!
Hosana nas alturas
Hosana ao nosso Rei
Ele vem saltando sobre os montes
Ele vem com toda a sua glória
Ora vem, Senhor Jesus
Ora vem, Senhor Jesus
Ele vem saltando sobre os montes
Ele vem com toda a sua glória
Ora vem, Senhor Jesus
Ora vem, Senhor Jesus
Video
Julia Vitoria e Aline Barros - Ele Vem / A Cidade Santa (Ao Vivo)
Meaning & Inspiration
Aline Barros, a titan of Brazilian gospel music, delivers a powerful and soaring rendition of "Ele Vem / A Cidade Santa" as a live recording, released on July 16, 2020, with featured artist Julia Vitoria. This track is not merely a song; it is a prophetic declaration, an anthem of anticipation for the glorious return of Jesus Christ. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the second coming, drawing deeply from biblical imagery to evoke a profound sense of hope and spiritual longing.
The core message of "Ele Vem" is the imminent and triumphant arrival of the Lord. The opening lines, "Já posso ouvir o céu cantando / A terra clama pela sua vida," immediately set a tone of cosmic anticipation, reflecting passages like Isaiah 44:23 which calls for the heavens to break forth in praise. The personal yearning expressed, "Minha alma anseia o nosso encontro," echoes the Psalmist's cry in Psalm 42:1, "As the deer pants for water, so my soul pants for you, my God." The description of Jesus, with eyes like flames and hair white as snow, directly corresponds to the majestic portrayal in Revelation 1:14-15, solidifying the song's foundation in scriptural prophecy. This visual representation builds reverence and awe for the divine presence.
The imagery of Jesus "saltando sobre os montes" (leaping over the mountains) vividly illustrates His power and swiftness, reminiscent of Song of Solomon 2:8, where the beloved is described as appearing suddenly, like a gazelle. This signifies His unstoppable advance and His readiness to reclaim His people. The repeated call, "Ora vem, Senhor Jesus" (Come, Lord Jesus), is not just a plea but a direct echo of the early Church's prayer found in Revelation 22:20, "Come, Lord Jesus." This recurring phrase anchors the song in the very eschatological hope that sustained believers through the ages.
The second part of the medley, "A Cidade Santa," shifts focus to the ultimate destination of this divine arrival: the New Jerusalem. The invocation of "Jerusalém, Jerusalém / Cantai, ó Santa Grei!" and the shouts of "Hosana nas alturas / Hosana ao nosso Rei" connect the present hope with the ancient triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, as recorded in Matthew 21:9, where the crowds cried, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" However, here it is elevated to a celebration of His ultimate reign. The "Santa Grei" (Holy Flock) refers to the redeemed, those prepared to enter the heavenly city, a concept beautifully described in Revelation 21:2-4, where a new heaven and a new earth are presented, and God dwells with His people, wiping away every tear. The song effectively bridges the earthly longing with the heavenly reality, presenting the return of Christ as the culmination of God's redemptive plan, leading His people into eternal dwelling in the Holy City. The live performance amplifies this message, creating an immersive experience of collective worship and expectation.