The Acappella Company - Angels Long to Look Into These Things Lyrics
Lyrics
Chorus:
Angels long to look into these things (repeat 3x)
The glory of Jesus
He has given us new birth into a living hope
Through his resurrection from the dead
He has given us a new birth into inheritance
That can never perish, spoil or fade
In this we greatly rejoice even though we suffer
Grief and trials, we have genuine faith
We are filled with joy, we love him, we believe in him
Even though we have not seen his face
Joy inexpressible and glorious
We are receiving the goal of our faith
Repeat Chorus
The prophets intently searched, searched with the greatest care
To find the time when Christ would come
It was not revealed to those who were searching then
But now we know the glory of the Son
Concerning this salvation the grace that has come to us
Praise God the mystery's been revealed
We are filled with joy, we love him we believe in him
And angels long to look in these things
Joy inexpressible and glorious
We are receiving the goal of our faith
Reapeat Chorus
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Acappella- Angels Long to Look into These Things
Meaning & Inspiration
"Angels Long to Look Into These Things," released by The Acappella Company in 2009, is a powerful testament to the profound marvel of our salvation, a truth so significant that even heavenly beings desire to understand its depth. The song centers on the incredible gift of new birth in Christ, a transformative experience rooted in His resurrection. This new life isn't merely a change of circumstances but a spiritual rebirth into a living hope, an inheritance secured through Christ that is imperishable, untouched by decay or loss, much like the promise of eternal life described in 1 Peter 1:3-4. Despite the inevitable grief and trials that believers face in this world, the song emphasizes the joy and genuine faith that sustains them, a joy so profound and glorious it’s described as inexpressible, aligning with Peter’s words in 1 Peter 1:8-9, which speaks of rejoicing with joy inexpressible and glorious as we receive the outcome of faith, the salvation of our souls.
The lyrical narrative skillfully draws a parallel between the fervent longing of prophets who searched diligently for the coming of Christ, as detailed in passages like 1 Peter 1:10-12 where the prophets who prophesied of the future grace examined what or which time the Spirit of Christ, indicating the Christ who was in them, was pointing forward to when he testified of the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow, and our present understanding. While the prophets yearned to grasp the specifics of God's redemptive plan, believers today are privileged to know the glory of the Son and the unveiled mystery of salvation through His grace. This revelation, spoken of in Ephesians 3:9, which states that God’s mystery, which for ages was hidden in God who created all things, is now made known, is the source of immense joy, love, and unwavering belief, even for those who, like ourselves, have not personally seen Jesus' face. The repeated refrain, "Angels long to look into these things," underscores the immense value and awe-inspiring nature of what God has accomplished for humanity, inviting us to ponder the same divine mysteries that capture the attention of the angelic realm, reinforcing that the very salvation we experience is a subject of intense angelic contemplation, a concept echoed in passages like 1 Peter 1:12. The song’s message is an invitation to embrace the glorious reality of our faith, recognizing the immeasurable gift of salvation and the abiding joy it brings, a joy that transcends earthly circumstances and resonates with the eternal perspective of heaven itself.