Gaither Vocal Band - Daystar Shine Down On Me 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
The Gaither Vocal Band’s rendition of "Daystar Shine Down On Me," released on their 2020 album *Reunited Live*, is a profound expression of yearning for divine presence and transformation. This song isn't just a collection of beautiful words; it's a prayer set to music, echoing the deepest desires of a soul seeking guidance and renewal in Christ. The lyrics artfully weave together imagery from the Song of Solomon, invoking the "Lily of the Valley" and the "Rose of Sharon," ancient metaphors for Christ's purity, beauty, and His power to cultivate spiritual growth within us. The plea for Him to be the "Fairest of ten thousand" and to make us reflections of His light directly aligns with the scriptural call to be “conformed to the image of his Son” (Romans 8:29). The central request, "Daystar shine down on me, let your love shine through me in the night," is a powerful testament to the need for Christ, the "Light of the World" (John 8:12), to illuminate our darkest hours and enable His love to radiate outwards from our lives.
The second verse powerfully articulates a surrender to God's will, with the declaration, "Lead me Lord, I'll follow. Anywhere you open up the door." This echoes the profound obedience exemplified by Abraham, who followed God to a place he did not know (Hebrews 11:8), and the disciples who left their livelihoods to follow Jesus. The desire for His word to speak and reveal what has been unseen speaks to the continuous revelation God offers, as promised in Jeremiah 29:13, "You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart." The aspiration to be a witness, enabling God to redeem brokenness, is a direct reflection of the redemptive work of Christ, who came to "seek and to save the lost" (Luke 19:10) and to offer healing to the brokenhearted (Psalm 147:3).
The final verse confronts the reality of a world ensnared by deception and despair, vividly describing those "groping in the darkness, haunted by the years of past defeat." This imagery resonates with passages like Isaiah 9:2, which speaks of people walking in darkness seeing a great light, and the hope found in Christ who offers freedom from the bondage of sin and past failures. The transformative encounter with Jesus, described as "shining with compassion in your eyes," is the ultimate source of hope and healing. The prayer, "Jesus shine down on me, let your love shine through me in the night," is a desperate but confident plea for His saving grace and transformative power to permeate every aspect of life, dispelling the shadows and bringing the radiant light of His presence. This song, through its scriptural depth and earnest plea, serves as a powerful reminder of our dependence on Christ and His unending capacity to shine His love and truth into our lives and through us to the world.