Set our hearts on fire
Set our hearts ablaze
We want more of you, more of You
Give us more of You
This is our desire
Just a chance to gaze
We want more of You, more of You
Give us more of You
This hunger, it outweighs our brokenness
We'll chase You with all our relentlessness
Through every valley and wilderness, we will seek You, oh
In every season, we know You're here
We see You, Your beauty can't be compared
In every valley and wilderness, we will find You, oh
All we want to do, all we want to do is gaze
We want to see Your face
All we want to do, all we want to do is
Behold the beauty of Your glory
All we want to do, all we want to do is gaze
We want to see Your face, Lord
All we want to do, all we want to do is
Behold the beauty of Your glory, yeah
Set our hearts on fire
Set our hearts ablaze
We want more of You, (more of You), more of You
Give us more of You
(This is our desire)
This is our desire
Just a chance to gaze
We want more of You, more of You
Give us more of You
This hunger, it outweighs our brokenness
We'll chase You with all our relentlessness
Through every valley and wilderness, we will seek You, oh
In every season, we know You're there
We see You, Your beauty can't be compared
In every valley and wilderness, we will find You, oh
('Cause all we want) All we want to do, all we want to do is gaze
We want to see Your face, Lord
All we want to do, all we want to do is
Behold the beauty of Your glory
All we want to do, all we want to do is gaze
We want to see Your face, Lord
All we want to do, all we want to do is
Behold the beauty of Your glory
Let us be the ones that take Your heart away
We are overcome, You take our breath away
We will be the ones that love You zealously
We are overcome, You love us jealously
(Let us be the ones that) Take your heart away (Take your heart away)
We become undone, You take our breath away (We become undone You take our breath away)
We will be the one (We will be the ones that love You zealously)
We are overcome (We are overcome)
You love us, You love us (You love us jealously)
Let us be the ones that take your heart away (Let us be the ones that take your heart away)
We want to captivate Your heart oh God, oh God
(We become undone) You take our breath away
We will be the ones (We will be the ones that love You zealously)
We are overcome (We are overcome, You love us jealously)
(Say all we want to do is yeah)
All we want to do, all we want to do is gaze
(Oh Jesus, we want to see Your face)
All we want to do, all we want to do is
Behold the beauty of Your glory
All we want to do, all we want to do is gaze
We want to see Your face, Lord
All we want to do, all we want to do is
Behold the beauty of Your glory
(Say all we want to do)
All we want to do, all we want to do is gaze
We want to see Your face
All we want to do, all we want to do is
Behold the beauty of Your glory
"Gaze" by Naomi Raine is a beautiful worship song that invites listeners to fix their eyes on God and seek more of His presence. The lyrics express a deep desire to encounter God and behold the beauty of His glory. The song carries a powerful message about the importance of seeking God wholeheartedly and pursuing a deeper relationship with Him.
The inspiration behind "Gaze" comes from the longing to experience God's presence and to be completely captivated by Him. It speaks to the hunger that every believer has to know God more intimately and to be transformed by His love and glory. The song acknowledges that this desire for God outweighs any brokenness or challenges we may face. It encourages listeners to chase after God with all their relentlessness, knowing that He is always present, even in the valleys and wilderness of life.
The theme of seeking God's face and gazing upon His beauty is rooted in Scripture. Psalm 27:4 says, "One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple." This verse reflects the heart's desire to be in God's presence and behold His glory. It emphasizes the importance of seeking God above all else and finding satisfaction in His presence alone.
Another verse that relates to the theme of the song is Psalm 63:1-2, which says, "O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory." This passage speaks of the longing and desperation to encounter God and experience His power and glory. It echoes the lyrics of "Gaze," where the desire to behold the beauty of God's glory is expressed.
The song also encourages believers to love God zealously and be completely devoted to Him. It reminds us that God loves us jealously and desires our wholehearted affection. This idea aligns with the Scriptures that speak of loving God with all our heart, soul, and strength (Deuteronomy 6:5) and being fervent in our devotion to Him (Romans 12:11).
Overall, "Gaze" by Naomi Raine is a song that stirs up a hunger for God and challenges believers to seek Him with all their hearts. It reminds us of the importance of fixing our eyes on God, beholding His beauty, and pursuing a deeper relationship with Him. The lyrics and the theme of the song are rooted in Scripture, reflecting the biblical call to seek God and love Him zealously. Listening to this song can be a powerful tool for worship and personal reflection, as it draws us into a place of intimacy with our Heavenly Father.
