About the song
Background
“Let Me Live in the Light of His Love” is a gospel song recorded by country music legend Charley Pride. It was released in 1993, though the exact album it appeared on is unconfirmed.
Themes
The song is a powerful ballad about faith and finding solace in God’s love. The lyrics express feelings of despair and a need for guidance, ultimately seeking comfort and strength in divine light.
Lyrics
While the complete lyrics are difficult to find without purchasing the song, some recurring phrases and the overall meaning point to a message of hope through faith. Here’s a breakdown of some key elements:
- Struggle and Despair: The song opens with the singer acknowledging burdens and faded dreams, suggesting a period of difficulty.
- Yearning for Guidance: Lines like “Let Him always, walk beside me” and “Let Him take my, hand and guide me” express a desire for divine intervention.
- Light of His Love: The repeated phrase “Let me live in the light of His love” is the central theme. It signifies a longing for God’s love to illuminate the path and offer comfort.
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Lyrics
Let Him always, walk beside meLet Him take my, hand and guide meLet me live, in the light of His loveTill I reach that, great tomorrowWhere there’ll be no, pain and sorrowLet me live in the light, of His loveLet me live (let me live)Let me live (let me live)In the light (in the light)Who can give (who can give)let it shine (let it shine)Like the sun (like the sun)Up above (up above)Let me live (let me live)Let me live (let me live)Every night (every night)Every day (every day)Let me live (let me live)In the lightOf His loveIf my soulIs heavy Laden, seems like all myDreams are fadinLet me liveIn the light of his loveFor a hard past, filled with sadnessHe can touch and, fill with gladnessLet me live, in the light of his loveLet me live (let me live)Let me live (let me live)In the light (in the light)Who can give (who can give)let it shine (let it shine)Like the sun (like the sun)Up above (up above)Let me live (let me live)Let me live (let me live)Every night (every night)Every day (every day)Let me live (let me live)In the light (in the light)Of his loveLet me live (let me live)In the light (in the light)Of his loveOf his love!