Gaither Vocal Band - Daystar Lyrics
Lyrics
Lily of the Valley, let your sweet aroma fill my life
Rose of Sharon show me how to grow in beauty in God's sight
Fairest of ten thousand make me a reflection of your light
Daystar shine down on me let your love shine through me in the night
Lead me Lord, I'll follow. Anywhere you open up the door
Let your word speak to me, show me what I've never seen before
Lord I want to be your witness, you can take what's wrong and make it right
Daystar shine down on me, let your love shine through me in the night
Lord I've seen a world that's dying wounded by the master of deceit
Groping in the darkness, haunted by the years of past defeat
But when I see you standing near me shining with compassion in your eyes
I pray Jesus shine down on me let your love shine through me in the night
Lead me Lord, I'll follow anywhere you open up the door
Let your word speak to me, show me what I've never seen before
Lord I want to be your witness, you can take what's wrong and make it right
Daystar shine down on me, let your love shine through me in the night
Video
Gaither Vocal Band, Jason Crabb - Daystar (Shine Down On Me) [Live]
Meaning & Inspiration
"Daystar," featured on The Best of the Gaither Vocal Band, released in 2000, is more than just a song; it’s a profound declaration of dependence on the divine light and guidance of Jesus Christ. The lyrical journey begins with an earnest plea for Christ's presence to permeate the believer's life. The imagery of the "Lily of the Valley," the "Rose of Sharon," and the "Fairest of ten thousand" are direct allusions to the Song of Solomon, specifically chapter 2, verses 1 and 2, where Christ is poetically described as the beloved. These metaphors highlight His unparalleled beauty, purity, and the transformative power of His presence. The request for His "sweet aroma" to fill the life and for the believer to be a "reflection of Your light" echoes the biblical call to be salt and light in the world, as commanded by Jesus in Matthew 5:13-16. The central theme of the song is captured in the repeated refrain, "Daystar shine down on me, let Your love shine through me in the night," a powerful prayer invoking Christ as the ultimate "Daystar," the bringer of light into darkness. This resonates with Isaiah 9:2, which prophesies that "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned." The song then transitions into a fervent commitment to follow His lead, paraphrasing the psalmist's declaration in Psalm 27:11, "Show me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path." The desire to have God's word speak and reveal unseen truths is a direct parallel to Hebrews 4:12, which states that the word of God is "living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword." The aspiration to be a witness and allow Christ to mend what is broken is a reflection of the Great Commission and the redemptive work of Christ. The final stanza poignantly addresses the brokenness of the world, describing it as "dying" and "wounded by the master of deceit." This paints a stark picture of humanity's fallen state, alienated from God by sin, as described in Romans 3:23. Yet, even in this darkness, the song finds hope in the vision of Jesus, His "compassion in your eyes." The plea, "Lord I pray Jesus shine down on me, let Your love shine through me in the night," becomes a powerful prayer for salvation and transformation, drawing parallels to Christ's own prayer in John 17:26: "I have made your name known to them, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them." Ultimately, "Daystar" is an anthem of surrender, a vibrant expression of the believer's longing to be guided, transformed, and empowered by the unwavering love and illuminating presence of Christ in every circumstance.