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In The Likeness Of You
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Aug 27, 2026 updated
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Petra's song 'In the Likeness of You' is a reflective piece based on Psalm 17:15, expressing a deep desire to be transformed into the image of Christ. The lyrics contrast worldly dreams of fame and wealth with the longing to be recreated and renewed in God's likeness. The song uses sleep and awakening as metaphors for spiritual renewal and the hope of resurrection, trusting Jesus to mold and shape the believer. It emphasizes surrender and the pursuit of holiness, culminating in the aspiration to be like Christ in every word and action.
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[Based on Psalm 17:15]
In the likeness of You
Recreated, renewed
Let me awake forever
In the likeness
In the likeness of You
Now I lay me down to sleep
My heart and soul are Yours to keep
I close my eyes and try to see
More of You and less of me
Jesus, I'm trusting in You
So while I'm sleeping
Keep me dreaming
Of when I will awake
In the likeness of You
Recreated, renewed
Resurrected by Your righteousness
In Your likeness
In the likeness of You
Men dream of fortune and fame
Making the rules, naming the game
And men dream of things they can hold
Money and power, silver and gold
Jesus, I'm dreaming of You
Take me and melt me, mold me
Until I am complete
In the likeness of You
Recreated, renewed
Resurrected by Your righteousness
In the likeness of You
In the likeness of You
So faithful and true
Let me awake forever in the likeness of You
The likeness of You
I want to be
I want to be like You
In all I say
In all I do