Teach Us To Love You
At the foot of the Cross Lyrics
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Teach us to hear You
We want to see You
Teach us to see You
We want to touch You
Teach us to touch You
We want to know You
Teach us to know You, Lord
We want to serve You
Teach us to serve You
We want to love You
Teach us to love You
God, I've just begun to hear You
And I've just begun to see You
And I've just begun to feel You
And I've just begun to know You
And I've just begun to serve You
And I've just begun to love You
The lyrics to “Teach Us to Love You” by At the Foot of the Cross are a prayerful plea to God to guide and teach us how to draw closer to Him. The repetition of “teach us” throughout the song emphasizes our dependency on God’s guidance in order to grow in our relationship with Him. The desire to hear, see, touch, know, serve, and love God is the result of a genuine desire to experience His presence in our lives.
The opening lines of the song suggest that one of the essential aspects of understanding God is through hearing His voice. This could refer to God speaking to us through prayer, His Word, or through others. We need to be open and receptive to His message in order to grow in our faith. Similarly, we need to see God through the things He has created, His people, and the work He’s doing in our lives.
The third line’s reference to touching God is not meant to be taken literally, but rather as a metaphor for engaging with Him in a spiritual and emotional sense. We can touch God through experiencing His love, grace, and mercy. Finally, to truly know God, we need to be willing to serve Him, which involves putting His will ahead of our own desires. The song ends with a declaration of the singer’s desire to grow in all these aspects and to continue to deepen their love and relationship with God.
Line by Line Meaning
We want to hear You
We desire to hear You speak to us, God
Teach us to hear You
Help us to develop ears that are attentive and receptive to Your voice, and to distinguish it from other voices
We want to see You
We want to experience the revelation of Your nature and presence, that we may know You better
Teach us to see You
Teach us to have spiritual perception that goes beyond physical sight, and to recognize Your handiwork in our lives
We want to touch You
We yearn to have a personal encounter with You, and to experience Your power and love in tangible ways
Teach us to touch You
Guide us in developing a faith that reaches out to You, and a reverent understanding of Your holiness
We want to know You
We desire a deep personal relationship with You, beyond mere knowledge or understanding
Teach us to know You, Lord
Reveal Your character to us, that we may know You not just with our mind but with our heart
We want to serve You
We long to offer ourselves as willing vessels for You to use in accomplishing Your purposes on earth
Teach us to serve You
Teach us to be faithful and obedient to Your call, and to serve others with humility as unto You
We want to love You
We desire to love You with a love that is sacrificial, genuine, and all-encompassing
Teach us to love You
Teach us to love You not just with words, but with actions that honor You and demonstrate Your love to others
God, I've just begun to hear You
I am just starting to perceive Your voice and understand Your ways
And I've just begun to see You
I am beginning to discern Your presence and recognize Your hand at work in my life
And I've just begun to feel You
I am starting to experience the depth of Your love and the power of Your Spirit in my heart
And I've just begun to know You
I am just scratching the surface of who You really are, and how much You desire a relationship with me
And I've just begun to serve You
I am just starting to discover the joy of serving You and others with my talents and passions
And I've just begun to love You
I am growing in my affection for You, and realizing more and more how much You first loved me
Contributed by Chase T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.