Be Ye Steadfast
The Florida Mass Choir Lyrics

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Unmovable, always abounding
In the word of the Lord.

I often wonder why clouds seem to dim my skies,
Even though I search with hope and determination;
So often it turns into nothing but frustrations.

But when I kneel, I kneel down to pray.
It seems like I can hear the small voice of Jesus,
Always seem to say...

Sometimes the way seems so very hard,

So much so, I can′t see the Lord.
But when I need him, knowing right from wrong,
Seems like I can't get enough courage
To stand there and be strong.

But when I kneel,I kneel down to pray,
Seems like I hear a small voice of Jesus,
Always seem to say...

Vamp
Your labor, your labor, your labor is not in vain (repeat 4x)

Hang on in there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Be Ye Steadfast" by The Florida Mass Choir is an encouragement to believers to stay strong and firm in their faith in God no matter the challenges they may face. The lyrics implore the listener to be steadfast and unmovable, always abounding in the word of the Lord. The song acknowledges that sometimes in life, it may seem like the way is hard and the clouds are dimming the skies, but in those moments, we are encouraged to kneel down and pray, and we'll be able to hear the small voice of Jesus always speaking words of comfort and encouragement to us.

The song speaks directly to the Christian believer who may be experiencing doubts, fears, or uncertainties in their faith journey. It encourages them to stay strong, to keep trusting in God, and to keep their focus on His promises. Through the lyrics, we see that the life of a Christian is not without challenges, but staying steadfast and unmovable in the word of the Lord will lead to ultimate victory.

Line by Line Meaning

Be ye steadfast,
Stay firm and unwavering in your faith

Unmovable, always abounding
Don't be swayed, and constantly overflow with faith

In the word of the Lord.
By following God's teachings and staying true to His word.

I often wonder why clouds seem to dim my skies,
I often question why I face hardships despite my faith.

Even though I search with hope and determination;
Despite putting in the effort to find answers and hope.

So often it turns into nothing but frustrations.
So often my efforts do not bear fruit, causing disappointment.

But when I kneel, I kneel down to pray.
But through prayer, I find solace and guidance.

It seems like I can hear the small voice of Jesus,
It's as if Jesus speaks to me, encouraging and comforting me.

Always seem to say...
His message to me is constant.

Sometimes the way seems so very hard,
At times, the path towards faith and righteousness is difficult.

So much so, I can't see the Lord.
It may seem like God is distant and hard to reach.

But when I need him, knowing right from wrong,
But in times of need, when I seek His guidance and know what is right and wrong.

Seems like I can't get enough courage
It feels like I lack the strength to be steadfast and strong.

To stand there and be strong.
To persevere and remain steady in my faith despite hardships.

Vamp
Repeating chorus

Your labor, your labor, your labor is not in vain (repeat 4x)
Your efforts and faith will not be wasted, and will bear fruit in due time.

Hang on in there
Enduring faith and perseverance are key to overcoming hardships.

Writer(s): Arthur Timothy Jones

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