Jesus Lover Of My Soul
Anne Walsh Lyrics


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Jesus, Lover of my soul
Jesus, I will never let you go
You've taken me from the miry clay
Set my feet upon a rock and now I know

I love you
I need you
Though my world may fall I'll never let you go
My saviour, My closest friend
I will worship you until the very end

Jesus, Lover of my soul
Jesus, I will never let you go
You've taken me from the miry clay
Set my feet upon a rock and now I know

I love you
I need you
Though my world may fall I'll never let you go
My saviour, My closest friend
I will worship you until the very end

I love you
I need you
Though my world may fall I'll never let you go
My saviour, My closest friend
I will worship you until the very end

I love you
I need you
Though my world may fall I'll never let you go




My saviour, My closest friend
I will worship you until the very end

Overall Meaning

Anne Walsh's song "Jesus Lover of My Soul" is a powerful expression of a deep, personal, and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. The song consists of two verses and a powerful refrain that repeats the title phrase four times. The opening verses of the song speak of Jesus as the one who has rescued the singer from the "miry clay" – a metaphor for the difficulties and dark places in life. The imagery of being lifted out of the mud and set upon a solid rock provides a vivid picture of the security and safety that is found in Christ. The love and devotion that the singer expresses towards Jesus in this song are based on an unshakeable foundation of faith and trust in Him.


The refrain of the song highlights the singer's unwavering commitment to Jesus. The lyrics express deep gratitude and dependence on Jesus as a savior and a friend. The phrase "I love you, I need you" is a simple but heartfelt declaration of the singer's desire for Christ. The lines that follow are a testament to the singer's faith and commitment to Jesus, even in the face of trials and tribulations. The refrain acknowledges the power of Jesus as a savior and a friend and demonstrates how faith can provide strength and comfort in times of struggle.


Overall, "Jesus Lover of My Soul" is a powerful ode to the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ. The song speaks to a deep emotional need for love, comfort and guidance and communicates the unshakable trust and reliance on Jesus that the singer has.


Line by Line Meaning

Jesus, Lover of my soul
Jesus, you are the one who loves and cares for my soul more than anyone and anything else in this world.


Jesus, I will never let you go
Jesus, I promise that I will always hold on to you and never let you go no matter what happens in my life.


You've taken me from the miry clay
You have rescued me from the depths of sin and despair where I was stuck and unable to move forward in my life.


Set my feet upon a rock and now I know
You have given me a firm foundation, a solid ground to stand on, and my faith in you is now unshakable.


I love you
I have a deep and sincere affection for you that is beyond words and I am grateful for your love for me.


I need you
I rely on you to guide me, protect me, and sustain me every day of my life.


Though my world may fall I'll never let you go
Even if everything else in my life falls apart, I will still hold on to you and trust that you will never leave me or forsake me.


My saviour, My closest friend
You are not only my Saviour who has redeemed me, but also my closest and dearest friend who understands me completely.


I will worship you until the very end
I will honor and glorify you with my life until the moment of my last breath and beyond, for you deserve all my praise and adoration.




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