Sandi Patty - We Shall Behold Him Lyrics
Lyrics
The sky shall unfold
Preparing His entrance
The stars shall applaud Him
With thunders of praise
The sweet light in His eyes shall
Shall enhance those awaiting
And we shall behold Him
Then face to face
Oh, we shall behold Him
Yes, we shall behold Him
Face to face in all of His Glory
Oh, we shall behold Him
Yes, we shall behold Him
Face to face our Savior and Lord
And the angels shall sound
The shout of His coming
And the sleeping shall rise from
Their slumbering place
And those who remain shall
We shall be changed in a moment
And we shall behold Him
Then face to face
We shall behold Him
Oh yes, we shall behold Him
Face to face in all of His Glory
We shall behold Him
Oh yes, we shall behold Him
Face to face my Savior and Lord
And we shall behold Him
Our Savior and Lord!
Savior and Lord!!
Video
Bill & Gloria Gaither - We Shall Behold Him [Live] ft. Sandi Patty
Meaning & Inspiration
Sandi Patty's powerful rendition of "We Shall Behold Him," featured on her 2004 album *Hymns of Faith - Songs of Inspiration*, is more than just a musical piece; it's a profound meditation on the ultimate hope for believers. The song takes its inspiration from the deep-seated Christian anticipation of Christ's return, painting a vivid picture of the glorious event described throughout Scripture. The lyrics evoke a celestial drama, with the heavens unfolding and stars applauding, mirroring the grandeur anticipated in prophetic passages. This imagery resonates with verses like Revelation 19:11, which speaks of Christ returning on a white horse, with eyes like a flame of fire, and a name written that no one knew but himself. The central promise of the song, to "behold Him, then face to face," directly echoes the Apostle Paul's declaration in 1 Corinthians 13:12, "For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face." This direct, unmediated encounter with Jesus is the zenith of Christian expectation, a moment of perfect understanding and communion. The lyrics beautifully capture the transformative power of this moment, describing the sweet light in Christ's eyes enhancing those who await Him, suggesting a divine recognition and acceptance. Furthermore, the song touches upon the resurrection of the dead, referencing "the sleeping shall rise from their slumbering place," a clear nod to passages like 1 Thessalonians 4:16, which states, "For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first." The rapid transformation of those who remain alive at Christ's coming, "changed in a moment," also aligns with this same foundational scripture. The repetition of the phrase "We shall behold Him" drives home the singular focus of the Christian journey – the ultimate purpose being a personal, glorious reunion with their Savior and Lord. This conviction is a cornerstone of Christian faith, underscoring the belief that through Christ's sacrifice and promised return, believers will finally see Him in His full glory, no longer obscured by the veil of this world.