Beyond the Shadow

Beyond the shadow of human glory

Where light reveals our human form

There diffused by love's bright shower

Grace and truth hath flesh adorned

Cast in timeless hues of wonder

Wrought in mercy's fiery forge

Light from darkness split asunder

Redeemed to God forevermore

Worthy not of fame or fortune

Deserving not of His great love

Yet released from cruelest torture

Earthbound sons are born above

Neither act nor heart commend us

Infirmed by pride and arrogance

Only faith in God, resplendent

Grants us our deliverance

There, on knees before His gaze

Bent in prayer and humble quest

God extends His hand in mercy

As unto His honored guests

Oh, the day that song breaks forth

When shadow's edge is finally frayed

Then we'll stand in His bright glory

Never to be cast away

What awesome strains of praise we'll sing

What visions beyond measure

When we look upon our Savior

Finally counted as His treasure

There, in grace, in one accord

One heart, one song we'll sing

Bowed before majestic splendor

Heaven's halls with shouts will ring

Every tongue and tribe and nation

In robes of white before the Lamb

Crying out with loud acclaim

Palm branches waving in our hands

"Salvation" from our lips resounds

To God who sits upon His throne

As all the angels stand around

To hear our hearts His praise intone

Blessing, glory, wisdom, honor

Thanksgiving, power, might

Amen! The Lamb shall hear our praise

Forever God's delight.

Michael Hennen