WHEN I SEE the morning sunrise,
How it peels away the night,
It reminds me of creation,
When You said: ‘Let there be light.’
When I see this generation,
Broken hearted, blind and chained,
People searching for the answers:
Would You shine Your light again?
Shine Your light in the darkness,
Shine Your light onto pain,
Shine Your light on injustice,
All oppression, guilt and shame.
Shine Your light on indifference,
Birth a passion for Your name,
Shine Your light in the nations,
That the world may know Your fame:
Shine Your light, shine Your light,
Shine Your light.
I am standing on Your promise,
And my hope is not in vain;
Would You show Your glory through me,
Would You shine Your light again?
Ian Hannah, Andy Rogers & Caroline Bonnett
Song Meaning
A song about creation’s morning light and God’s shining presence.
Biblical Message
Read Genesis 1:3 alongside the lyric. Morning light becomes a picture of God’s presence.
Reflection
Which image or prayer in this song stays with you? Read Genesis 1:3 and consider your response.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “When I see -Shine Your Light” about?
A song about creation’s morning light and God’s shining presence.
Which Bible passage connects with the song?
Genesis 1:3 offers a starting point for reflection on its message.