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Not Yet
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Aug 8, 2026 updated
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Chris Renzema's song "Not Yet" reflects on the tension between present struggles and future hope in Christ. The lyrics acknowledge human frailty, fear, and incompleteness, while anticipating the moment when believers will see God face to face and be transformed. The imagery of dust, scars, and distant homeland underscores the temporary nature of earthly life. The repeated refrain about seeing God's face and becoming like Him points to the promise of eternal life and ultimate restoration. The song encourages patience and trust in God's timing, even when the fulfillment of His promises is not yet visible.
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Well I'm a son of coal, a daughter of tar
From the dust you came, from the dust you are
We're not beautiful, not yet, O young heart
Yeah, the rain has yet to fall and make mud of my scars
Well so soon my heart will know
You
Without a veil between us
I'll see Your face and become like You
Well I'm the son of a woman, the daughter of man
From the dust you came, from the dust I am
We're not home, not yet, O that distant land
Yeah, we've still a few roads left to travel without the sight of Your hand
Yeah, so soon my heart will know
You
Without a veil between us
I'll see Your face and become like You, like You
I'll see Your face and become like You
Well I'm a son of the valley, the daughter of fear
From the dust we're raised and from the dust we're reared
We're not whole, not yet, O but we're drawing near
There's still a few hours left tonight before the sun dries our tears
Yeah, there's still a few hours left tonight before the sun dries our tears
So soon my heart will know
You
Without a veil between us
I'll see Your face and become like You