Lyrics
Moses stood on a mountain
Waiting for You to pass by
You put Your hand over His face
So in Your presence, he wouldn't die
And all of Israel saw the glory
And it shines down through the age
Now You've called me to boldly seek Your face
Show me Your face, Lord
Show me Your face
And then gird up my legs that I might stand in this holy place
Show me Your face, Lord
Your power and Your grace
(Your power and grace)
I will make it to the end if I can just see Your face
David knew there was something more
Than the ark of Your presence
In a manger Messiah was born
Among kings and peasants
And all of Israel saw the glory
And it shined down through the age
Now You've called us to boldly seek Your face
Show me Your face, Lord
Show me Your face
And then gird up my legs that I might stand in this holy place
Show me Your face, Lord
Your power and Your grace
(Your power and grace)
I will make it to the end if I can just see Your face
I know I will make it to the end if I can just see Your face
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Show Me Your Face” gathers several biblical scenes into a prayer for God’s presence. Moses’ encounter on the mountain establishes both the danger and glory of divine nearness, while references to Israel, David, the ark, and the Messiah trace a longing that continues across Scripture. The chorus makes that history personal through a repeated request to behold the Lord’s face and receive strength to remain standing in a holy place. Power and grace are held together rather than treated as opposites.
Exodus 33:18-23 directly supports the opening image of Moses being covered as God’s glory passes by. The call to seek God’s face recalls Psalm 27:8, and Hebrews 4:16 helps explain the confidence expressed in approaching His presence through grace. These connections give the song a clear movement: biblical remembrance leads to present prayer, and present prayer leads to endurance. The desire to see God is not framed as curiosity, but as dependence on His presence for strength, holiness, and faithfulness to the end.
Related Scripture
- Exodus 33:18-23 God covers Moses while His glory passes by.
- Psalm 27:8 The psalmist answers God’s call to seek His face.
- Hebrews 4:16 Believers are invited to approach God’s throne of grace with confidence.