So many days away, it seemed like I had died or run away
So much to say, so many ways to live
And how to please You here on this holy mountain
Then I faced Your people but they turned away
Couldn't bear the glow?
Don't they long to see You? To know You?
So I covered my face, I covered my eyes
To shield them from the trace of glory too bright
The shining in their eyes, reflection of Your light
Made them afraid to be near me
I didn't realize a veil would be required
That You were shining through me
So I covered my face, I covered my eyes
On a mountain in a cloud
Then higher up still You called me
No longer afraid to look
Asking please to see Your glory, then You answered
That You know me well
And You're pleased with me
Yes You'd do what I ask
And You passed beside me, before me
And You covered my face, You shielded my eyes
From looking in Your face and losing my life
Your goodness passing by, Your name proclaimed on high
As loving kindness and mercy
You showed me mercy then by reaching out Your hand
To cover me and save me from Your glory
So You covered my face, You shielded my eyes
So many days away, seems like I hide or run away
So scared to wait, afraid I cannot see beyond the veil
Here in my own little room, still You call each day
But I turn away, can't I bear the glow?
Don't I long to see You? To know You?
But I cover my face, I cover my eyes
And I hide from Your grace and tell myself lies
Like when the people couldn't wait, they didn't hesitate
To replace You with a touchable savior
Someone they could create
A god that they could face, so scared to be alone
Yes, I cover my face, I cover my eyes
