I Love The Lord
Andrea Helms Lyrics
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And pitied every groan, long as I, I live
And troubles rise, I hasten to his throne
Chorus:
Oh, I love the Lord
I sure do, surely do love the Lord
He heard, he heard my cry
Every groan
Long as I live, long as I, I live
And troubles rise, troubles rise
I hasten to to to to to
I'll hasten, I'll hasten to his throne
I'll hasten to his throne hold on hold on
Tears are streaming down my eyes
I'll hasten, I'll hasten to his throne
Yes I will, I'll run
I know I can go to his throne
I know I can go, I know I can go
I'll hasten, I'm gonna run
I know I can go, I know I can go
I'll hasten, I'll hasten to his throne
See I can run, Lord you know I will
When there is nowhere to go I know I can go to you
I know I can run to you oh
I'll hasten, I'll hasten to his, his throne
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'll hasten, hasten to his throne
Surely gonna be here
The song "I Love the Lord" by Andrea Helms is a powerful declaration of the singer's faith and devotion to God. The first verse speaks directly to the Lord, stating "I love the Lord, he heard my cry" - this could be interpreted as the moment when the singer first felt God's presence and love. The verse goes on to say that God pitied every groan, meaning he understood every painful moment the singer has endured, and has been there to support her as long as she lives. With this in mind, the singer says that when troubles arise, she will hasten to God's throne. This could be seen as the point when the singer needs God's comfort and guidance the most.
In the chorus, the singer repeats the phrase "I love the Lord" several times, emphasizing her unconditional love and devotion to God. She continues to say that God heard her cry and pitied every groan, making it clear that he is always there when she needs him most. As the song comes to a close, the singer repeats "I'll hasten to his throne," stating that she will always run to God when she needs comfort and guidance. The final lines of the song express the singer's certainty that she will always be devoted to God and run to him.
Overall, the song "I Love the Lord" is a powerful expression of faith and devotion to God. It highlights the importance of turning to God in times of need and feeling his love and support. It is an uplifting song that inspires listeners to remember their faith and know that God is always there for them.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the the Lord, he heard my cry
I have a strong affection for the Lord because he listened to my pleas for help
And pitied every groan, long as I, I live
The Lord has mercy on me and is compassionate to me, as long as I am alive
And troubles rise, I hasten to his throne
Whenever I encounter problems or difficulties, I quickly turn to the Lord for guidance and comfort
Oh, I love the Lord
I love the Lord and all that he represents
I sure do, surely do love the Lord
I really, really love the Lord
He heard, he heard my cry
The Lord listened to my plea for help
And pitied every groan, yes he did
Yes, the Lord felt sympathy for all of my pains and sorrows
Every groan
All of the sounds I made while in distress
Long as I live, long as I, I live
As long as I am alive, the Lord will be compassionate and merciful to me
And troubles rise, troubles rise
When problems arise, when they come up unexpectedly
I hasten to to to to to
I move quickly and urgently
I'll hasten, I'll hasten to his throne
I move quickly and urgently towards the Lord for help
I'll hasten to his throne hold on hold on
I'm running towards the Lord's throne as fast as I can
Tears are streaming down my eyes
I am crying and extremely emotional
Yes I will, I'll run
Yes, I will run to the Lord for help
I know I can go to his throne
I am confident that the Lord will hear me and be merciful to me
I know I can go, I know I can go
I am certain that I am able to turn to the Lord
See I can run, Lord you know I will
I am capable of hurrying towards the Lord's throne, and he knows it
When there is nowhere to go I know I can go to you
When I feel trapped and helpless, I recognize that I can flee to the Lord for assistance
I know I can run to you oh
I am certain that the Lord will be there for me when I need him
I'll hasten, I'll hasten to his, his throne
I will rush to the Lord's throne for help
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An exclamation of affirmation
Surely gonna be here
I am certain that the Lord will be with me always
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Written by: Richard Lee Smallwood
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