David Phelps - No More Night Lyrics
Lyrics
The timeless theme, Earth and Heaven will pass away
It's not a dream, God will make all things new that day
Gone is the curse from which I stumbled and fell
Evil is banished to eternal hell
No more night, no more pain
No more tears, never crying again
And praises to the great, "I am"
We will live in the light of the risen Lamb
See all around, now the nations bow down to sing
The only sound is the praises to Christ, our King
Slowly the names from the book are read
I know the King, so there's no need, no need to dread
No more night, no more pain
No more tears, never crying again
And praises to the great, "I am"
We will live in the light of the risen Lamb
See over there, there's a mansion
Oh, that's prepared just for me
Where I will live with my Savior eternally
And there will be no more night, no more pain
No more, no more tears, never crying again
And praises to the great, "I am"
We will live in the light of the risen Lamb
All praises to the great, "I am"
We're gonna live in the lights of the risen Lamb
Video
Bill & Gloria Gaither - No More Night [Live] ft. David Phelps
Meaning & Inspiration
David Phelps's rendition of "No More Night," featured on his 2011 compilation album *The Best of David Phelps*, is a powerful testament to the Christian hope of eternal life and redemption. The song directly addresses the ultimate victory over suffering and sin, painting a vivid picture of the heavenly realm described throughout Scripture. Its core message is rooted in the promise that God will usher in a new creation where all imperfections and adversiness will be eradicated, a theme powerfully echoed in Revelation 21:4: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." This profound assurance forms the bedrock of the song, offering solace and anticipation for believers facing earthly trials.
The lyrical narrative builds upon this foundational promise, moving from the passing of the current earthly state to the establishment of God's perfect kingdom. The lines "Gone is the curse from which I stumbled and fell" and "Evil is banished to eternal hell" allude to the consequences of sin and humanity's fall, referencing the curse pronounced in Genesis 3 and the ultimate judgment described in passages like Revelation 20:10. The central refrain, "No more night, no more pain, no more tears, never crying again," serves as a powerful, anthem-like declaration of this future reality. It directly mirrors the divine promise in Revelation 21:4, emphasizing the complete absence of all forms of human suffering. The praise directed to the "great, 'I am'," a direct reference to God's self-declaration to Moses in Exodus 3:14, underscores the worship and adoration that will characterize eternity. The imagery of living "in the light of the risen Lamb" clearly points to Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God whose sacrifice atones for sin and opens the way to eternal life, as foretold in John 1:29 and Revelation 5:12.
Further developing this vision, the song describes a scene of universal worship where "nations bow down to sing" praises to Christ as King, aligning with prophecies in Isaiah 45:23 and Philippians 2:10-11. The mention of names being read from the book signifies the ultimate vindication and welcoming of God's faithful, a concept found in Revelation 20:12. The personal anticipation of a prepared mansion, spoken of in John 14:2, provides an intimate and reassuring touch, highlighting Christ's personal promise to His followers. Phelps's delivery imbues these truths with a gravitas and emotional resonance that amplifies their impact, making "No More Night" a deeply encouraging and faith-affirming piece that draws directly from the heart of biblical eschatology.