Santificai

Valeria Veras's song 'Santificai' is a powerful call to holiness and spiritual readiness in anticipation of the return of Christ. The repeated refrain 'Santificai, santificai, o Rei voltando está' (Sanctify, sanctify, the King is coming) emphasizes the urgency and importance of living a sanctified life. The song underscores that only the holy will dwell in heaven, urging listeners to purify themselves in preparation for the Lord's return.

The lyrics highlight the moral decay and lack of reverence in contemporary society, contrasting it with the divine expectation of holiness. Veras points out that many prioritize earthly matters over spiritual devotion, offering God only what remains. This critique serves as a reminder that nothing escapes God's notice, and everything is recorded in heaven. The song draws from biblical teachings, particularly the exhortation to be holy as God is holy, and to present oneself blameless in body, soul, and spirit for the coming of the Lord.

'Santificai' also addresses the reality of sin within the church, warning against being deceived by Satan and forgetting that the wages of sin is death, but the gift of eternal life comes from God. The song calls for justice and sanctification, urging the just to continue in justice and the holy to become even holier. The final verses encourage the church to sanctify itself through the word and praise, asserting that evil cannot prevail against God's people who live in holiness and march fearlessly. The song concludes with a powerful reminder that no one will see the Lord without sanctification, reinforcing the central message of spiritual purity and readiness for Christ's return.