4Him disbanded in 2006 to pursue individual careers of ministry and music. They have released 11 studio albums which have produced 24 number one singles.
Since 2006 Andy Chrisman, Mark Harris, Marty Magehee and Kirk Sullivan have all released a solo album.
The Promise
4Him Lyrics
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Somehow you still believe if your faith is strong,
Someday you will find it may not be like you expect it.
But I will come to you in a perfect time.
(chorus)
You may be waiting for the fire when I'm calling through the rain.
You may be listening for thunder while I'm wispering your name.
Hold on cause I'm on my way.
I came to Abraham, I was the sacrifice.
Forty years I walked with Moses through the wilderness of life.
I came to Bethleham, I saw them crucify the Lamb and as I rolled away the stone I heard him say, He's coming back again.
(Chorus)
The Promise by 4Him is a reassuring and hopeful song that speaks to those who feel defeated and alone in their waiting period. In the first verse, the singer addresses someone who has been holding on for them through the waiting and wonder of a difficult situation. Despite the uncertainty of it all, the person still believes that their faith is strong enough to see them through. Though the outcome may not be exactly what they expected, the singer promises that they will come to them in a perfect time. The message is one of encouragement to remain steadfast and trust that things will work out in the end.
The chorus emphasizes this message even further. The person may be waiting for a big event or sign, but the singer urges them to hold on because help is on its way. The song references various biblical stories to reinforce this message of hope. The singer mentions how they came to Abraham as a sacrifice, walked with Moses through the wilderness of life, and saw the crucifixion of the Lamb in Bethlehem. Through all of these hardships, they were able to persevere and make it through to the other side. The final line, "He's coming back again," is a reference to the belief that Jesus will return one day, bringing an ultimate resolution to all of life's struggles.
Overall, The Promise is a poignant and uplifting song that reminds listeners to keep holding on through their difficult times. The lyrics are an ode to the power of faith, and the message is one of hope that things will get better in due time.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been watching you holding on for me through the waiting and the wonder.
I have been observing as you patiently wait for me with wonder and anticipation.
Somehow you still believe if your faith is strong,
Despite all the trials and tribulations, you still hold on to the belief that having faith in me will pay off.
Someday you will find it may not be like you expect it.
There may be moments when life doesn't go as planned, and things may not happen as you imagined them to be.
But I will come to you in a perfect time.
Despite everything else, I will show up in your life at the perfect moment.
You may be waiting for the fire when I'm calling through the rain.
You might be expecting a grand and flashy display, but sometimes my message may be subtler than you think.
You may be listening for thunder while I'm wispering your name.
You may be straining to hear what I have to say, but I may speak more softly than thunder.
You may be searching for a sign to let you know it's going to be ok.
You may be looking for some indication that everything will turn out alright, and the future holds promise.
Hold on cause I'm on my way.
Don't lose hope and stay strong, I'm on my way to you.
I came to Abraham, I was the sacrifice.
I appeared before Abraham as the embodiment of sacrifice.
Forty years I walked with Moses through the wilderness of life.
I was with Moses through all the difficulties that he had to face during those forty years in the wilderness.
I came to Bethleham, I saw them crucify the Lamb and as I rolled away the stone I heard him say, He's coming back again.
I was there when the lamb was crucified, but as I rolled away the stone, I heard him say that he will return once again.
(Chorus)
The chorus highlights the message that even though things may not always go as planned, and life has its ups and downs, it's important to hold on to faith and hope, that I will eventually show up in your life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mark Harris, David Allen Clark
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