Brian Johnson - Show Me Your Face Lyrics
Released: 09 Nov 2010
Lyrics
Show me Your face, Lord. Show me Your face
Then gird up my legs that I might stand in this holy place
Show me Your face, Lord
Your power and grace, Your power and grace
I could make it to the end if I could just see your face
Moses stood on the mountain
Waiting for You to pass by
With your hand over his face
So in Your presence he wouldn't die
All of Israel saw the glory
And it shines down though the age
Now You've called me to boldly seek Your face.
Show me Your face, Lord. Show me Your face
Then gird up my legs that I might stand in this holy place
Show me Your face, Lord
Your power and grace, Your power and grace
I could make it to the end if I could just see your face
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show me Your face - Brian Johnson
Meaning & Inspiration
Brian Johnson's "Show Me Your Face," found on the 2010 album *Love Came Down - Live Acoustic Worship in the Studio*, is a profound and moving plea that goes beyond a simple song. It is a direct conduit to the heart of worship, a desperate yet confident longing for divine intimacy. The core of the song is a yearning for the very presence of God, not just His power or His grace, but the tangible manifestation of His countenance. This isn't a request born of curiosity, but one driven by an understanding of God's overwhelming glory and the human frailty that often accompanies it. The lyrics powerfully evoke the narrative of Moses on Mount Sinai, seeking to glimpse God's passing glory. As recorded in Exodus 33:18-23, Moses, despite his closeness to God, is told he cannot see His face directly, for no one can see God and live. Instead, God places him in a cleft of the rock and covers him with His hand until He passes by, revealing His back. The song internalizes this experience, acknowledging the awesome power and holiness that necessitates such protective measures, yet daring to ask, “Show me Your face, Lord.” This aspiration echoes David's fervent desire expressed in Psalm 27:8, "You said, 'Seek my face!' My heart says to you, 'Your face, O LORD, I seek.'" The request to be "gird[ed] up" in the legs signifies a need for divine enablement to stand firm in the face of such overwhelming sacredness, a theme found in prophetic visions where individuals are empowered by God to witness celestial events. The song’s narrative arc, moving from a personal plea to the ancient example of Moses and the enduring legacy of God's glory that shone upon Israel and continues to shine through the ages, underscores a belief that this divine encounter is accessible, though demanding. It’s a recognition that seeing God's face is not merely an act of visual perception but a transformative experience that equips one to endure and persevere, finding the strength to "make it to the end." The raw honesty of "I could make it to the end if I could just see your face" articulates a deep spiritual truth: in the fullness of God's visible presence lies the ultimate source of strength and resilience, a truth reflected in Jesus' promise in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." This song is a powerful invitation for every listener to echo that same cry of adoration and dependence, to press into the presence of the Almighty with audacious faith, trusting that He who has called us to seek His face will also provide the grace to withstand its radiant splendor.