UNAPPROACHABLE LIGHT
So bright it is frightening
Your holiness shining
You’re the purest of lights
Can’t see without dying
There is no hiding
Just glimpses we see today
But in heaven we’ll see Your face
Where no heart will deny
The beauty of Christ
Seated on high
And all tongues will proclaim
Your worth and Your fame
For eternity to reign
There will only be one name
David Gate
Song Meaning
“Unapproachable Light” centres on God’s unapproachable holiness now glimpsed in Christ and one day seen face to face. Its repeated language turns doctrine into prayer and gives worshippers words for a faithful response to God.
Biblical Message
The song closely reflects 1 Timothy 6:16 and Revelation 22:4. These passages illuminate its central images and anchor its message in Scripture: God acts in grace, his people respond in faith, and hope rests in what he has promised.
Reflection
Use this song to pause, name the truth it declares, and consider the response it invites. It is especially fitting for reverent worship, funerals, or hope of heaven. Let its central confession become a personal prayer and a shared encouragement to the church.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Unapproachable Light” about?
It is about God’s unapproachable holiness now glimpsed in Christ and one day seen face to face.
Which Bible passages connect with this song?
1 Timothy 6:16 and Revelation 22:4 provide especially clear connections to its message.
How can this song be used in worship?
It can support reverent worship, funerals, or hope of heaven, followed by Scripture reading, prayer, or quiet reflection.