You Said
Alex Edmonds Lyrics
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You said ask and you will receive whatever you need
You said Pray and I'll hear from heaven
And I'll heal your land."
You said Your glory will fill the earth
Like water the seas.
You said Lift up your eyes
Chorus
You said Ask and I'll give the nations to you
Oh Lord that's the cry of my heart.
Distant shores and the islands will see
Your light as it rises on us.
Verse
You said Your glory will fill the earth
Like water the seas.
You said Lift up your eyes
The harvest is here the kingdom is near
Chorus
You said Ask and I'll give the nations to you
Oh Lord that's the cry of my heart.
Distant shores and the islands will see
Your light as it rises on us.
O Lord we ask for the nations.
In these lyrics, the singer is expressing their belief and trust in God's promises. The first verse references the idea that if one asks and prays for what they need, God will provide it and heal the land. The second verse talks about how God's glory will spread throughout the earth like water covering the seas, and encourages the listener to look up and see that the harvest is here and the kingdom is near. The chorus repeats the idea of asking God for the nations, praying for the spread of His light to reach distant shores and islands.
Through these lyrics, the singer is expressing their desire to spread God's love and message to the world. They have faith that if they ask and pray for the nations, God will provide them with the opportunity to do so. It is a heartfelt and sincere plea for God's guidance and support in fulfilling this mission.
Overall, this song is a powerful and uplifting expression of faith and hope in God's promises. It encourages listeners to trust in Him and seek His guidance in fulfilling their own purpose and spreading His message to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
You said ask and you will receive whatever you need
You promised that if we ask, we will receive anything we need.
You said Pray and I'll hear from heaven
You said that if we pray, You will listen from heaven.
And I'll heal your land.
You promised to heal our land if we pray to You.
You said Your glory will fill the earth
You promised that Your glory will cover the whole earth.
Like water the seas.
Your glory will be as abundant as water in the seas.
You said Lift up your eyes
You instructed us to look up and see what is happening around us.
The harvest is here the kingdom is near.
You said that the harvest is now and that Your kingdom is close.
You said Ask and I'll give the nations to you
You promised that if we ask, You will give us the nations.
Oh Lord that's the cry of my heart.
Lord, that is the desire of my heart.
Distant shores and the islands will see
People from faraway places and islands will witness Your greatness.
Your light as it rises on us.
As Your light shines on us, we will become more aware of Your presence.
O Lord we ask for the nations.
Lord, we are asking for the nations to be given to us.
Contributed by Reagan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.