I Am They - From The Day Lyrics
Lyrics
From The Day Lyrics
When You found me, I was so blind
My sin was before me, I was swallowed by pride
But out of the darkness, You brought me to Your light
You showed me new mercy and opened up my eyes
From the day You saved my soul
'Til the very moment when I come home
I'll sing, I'll dance, my heart will overflow
From the day You saved my soul
Where brilliant light is all around
And endless joy is the only sound
Oh, rest my heart forever now
Oh, in Your arms I'll always be found
My love is Yours
My heart is Yours
My life is Yours
Forever
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I AM THEY - From the Day (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
I Am They’s “From The Day,” released in 2014, is a powerful testament to the transformative nature of divine intervention, an anthem born from the profound realization of salvation and the lifelong commitment that follows. The song’s genesis, as revealed by its lyrical content, is a deeply personal narrative of liberation from darkness and pride into the illuminating presence of God. The singer begins by describing a state of spiritual blindness and being consumed by self-importance, a situation readily understood through the biblical concept of being lost before encountering Christ. This echoes the sentiment found in Isaiah 53:6, where it’s written, "We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all." The turning point, however, is the sovereign act of God who pulls the speaker from that shadowed existence into His brilliant light, bestowing new mercy and enabling sight – a mirroring of the spiritual rebirth described in John 3:3, where Jesus tells Nicodemus, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again."
The central theme of “From The Day” is the unwavering dedication to praise and joy that stems from this salvation. The chorus, a declaration that resonates with unyielding gratitude, speaks of a commitment that spans from the very moment of deliverance to the ultimate homecoming. This enduring celebration is rooted in the understanding that God's redemptive work is complete and everlasting, a truth echoed in Romans 8:38-39: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." The verses that follow paint a picture of the heavenly destination – a place of constant light and unadulterated joy, where peace is found eternally in God’s embrace. This vision aligns with prophetic descriptions of God's eternal kingdom, such as those in Revelation 21:4, which foretells a place where "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." The song concludes with a pure surrender, a heartfelt offering of the entirety of oneself – love, heart, and life – to God, signifying a life lived in response to His grace. This selfless devotion is the natural fruit of a soul awakened to the immeasurable gift of salvation, a sentiment captured in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20: "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." “From The Day” serves as an inspiring reminder of the profound impact of God's love and the lasting gratitude it ignites, encouraging a life of continuous worship and unwavering faithfulness.