Those kinds of statements aren't made lightly. They don't come without merit. In Anthony Evans' case, these words couldn't ring more true.
It's not every day that a new talent emerges with as much promise and inspiration as this Dallas, Texas native. Yet, Anthony Evans never thought he'd be here. He couldn't have forecasted this future had he been asked to do so just a few years ago. With that said, the June 8th, 2004 release of his inspiring INO Records debut, Even More, is an accomplishment for which he takes very little credit.
"I realize now that God has orchestrated everything," says Anthony. "Sometimes we don't see it, but He's painting this whole picture for us as long as we allow Him to do it. I had come to the place where I could listen to Him say, 'Anthony, just trust Me.'
"God has taken me out of my comfortable Christian environment and through this, I've realized I can't stand on my own. Without God as the focal point of my life, everything was and is pointless. I still can't fathom the depth of His unconditional love for me and that God accepts me just as I am. Each song on Even More captures a dimension of this experience and how it has affected my life."
Here
Anthony Evans Lyrics
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But I wanna give you all I have
Jesus, you're the reason that I live
Still I need your mercy, I need your grace
Even as I stand to praise you
[Chorus]
With my hands lifted high
Take every part of me
And use me as you please
Here's my life, here's my life
Lord, you've asked me to give everything
Oh, when it's so easy to hold back
I wanna make my life an offering
I need your mercy, I need your grace
As I run to your embrace
[Chorus]
Oh yeah
Oh lord, take my life
I give you my life
Oh lord, I want you to use me
With my hands lifted high
With all of heart I give you my life
Take every part of me
Use me as you please
Take all of my life, fill all of my soul
I give you everything, ohh
Take all of me, yeah
Here's my life, I give you my life
Oh yeah, jesus, take my life
In Anthony Evans’s song “Here,” the lyrics speak to the desire to give everything to Jesus. The singer acknowledges that he doesn't have much to give, but what he does have he wants to give completely to the Lord. He recognizes that Jesus is the reason he lives and that he continually needs his mercy and grace. The chorus then expresses this sentiment by the singer lifting his hands in worship and offering his entire life to Jesus, asking him to take every part of him and use him as he pleases.
The second verse reinforces the message of giving everything to God, and the singer confesses that it can be easy to hold back, but he wants to make his life an offering to Jesus. He again expresses his need for mercy and grace as he runs into the embrace of God. The final chorus reiterates the singer’s commitment to giving his whole self to Jesus, asking him to take all of his life and fill his soul completely. The bridge then serves as a moment of surrender as the singer declares that he wants Jesus to take his life and use it for His glory.
Overall, the lyrics of “Here” encourage listeners to give their all to Christ and to allow Him to use their lives for His purpose. It acknowledges the need for God’s mercy and grace in surrendering everything and offering ourselves as a living sacrifice.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't have much to give
I have limited resources to offer
But I wanna give you all I have
Despite my limitations, I desire to give you my best
Jesus, you're the reason that I live
Christ is the source of my existence
Still I need your mercy, I need your grace
Although I have faith, I still require divine assistance
Even as I stand to praise you
I continually express adoration for the Heavenly Father
With my hands lifted high
I physically manifest my devotion
With all my heart I give you my life
I selflessly devote my entire being
Take every part of me
I surrender all aspects of myself
And use me as you please
I offer myself to be utilized for the Divine will
Lord, you've asked me to give everything
God expects complete commitment from me
Oh, when it's so easy to hold back
It's effortless to exhibit reluctance
I wanna make my life an offering
I endeavor to transform my existence into a sacrificial present
Oh yeah
An exclamation of affirmation
Oh lord, take my life
Please accept my entirety
I give you my life
My existence belongs to the Divine
Oh lord, I want you to use me
I request to be utilized for the Holy purpose
Take all of my life, fill all of my soul
Please wholly consume my existence and replenish my being
I give you everything, ohh
I hand over my all
Take all of me, yeah
Please receive all of my being
Here's my life, I give you my life
I offer my whole existence to God
Oh yeah, jesus, take my life
An affirmation to hand over my life to Christ
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JASON INGRAM, JOHN KATINA, ANTHONY EVANS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Susan Monfries
So glad to have heard this at this time in my life. God bless you for sharing your gift! 🙏🦋🙏
Sonia Jackson
Definitely my favorite Anthony Evans song! A desperate cry for the friendship of the Holy Spirit! All I want is all you are!
Sweet Sop Comedy
Amen
Kay M.
"I'm not enough unless You come!" Profound!
Emmanuella Antwi
Awww this is such a beautiful rendition!!!! 🤗 sooooo blessed right now
We need You, Jesus ❤❤❤❤
Meet me here again 😊
Sweet Sop Comedy
Yes Lord, me meet us here in our situations, the world at large...the background voices are anointed too!
Eboni King
As I walk now through the valley lord let your love rise above my fears . Appropriate words for such a time of the earth wilderness
Eboni King
I have no idea what to say. I’ll listen if you speak personally
Eboni King
Faith over fear
Samalany Jana
Thank you for a powerful track it’s uplifting and at the same time reassuring us that we are not enough unless the Lord comes ...Truely Inspired of the Word of God💫