Carry Me
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics

It's easy to believe what you can see
Sometimes it's easier to believe what you see with your own eyes rather than having faith in something you cannot perceive.

Satisfied to go with what you know
Often people are content to stick with what they are comfortable with, rather than explore new horizons.

The whispered hope of things that ought to be
There are things that we hope for silently, that are not spoken aloud, but are still important to us.

The last to soothe the soul
These things that we hope for are often the last things capable of offering comfort to our troubled souls.

The very first to go
Yet when we are faced with tough times, these hopes are often the first things to disappear.

When I'm sinking down and hope is gone
During times of despair, when one feels helpless and hopeless.

And all the fight is beaten out of me
When one is unable or unwilling to push forward through a difficult situation and has given up.

When I can't even dream of walking on
When one cannot even entertain the notion of getting back on their feet and moving forward.

I just have one question
There is one simple thing that one needs in order to keep going.

I just have one plea
One simple request that can help them find the strength to continue.

Is it too much to ask you
The singer is making a plea to a higher power, hoping that it will be heard and answered.

To say you love me
The artist is asking for a simple sign of love and caring that can help them feel less alone and abandoned.

So I can hear you through my tears
This simple affirmation of love is the only thing that can help the singer see a glimmer of hope in the midst of their emotional turmoil.

And when my faith is shaken
When the singer's trust in the universe or their higher power is tested or broken.

Would you re-awaken me
The singer is asking for a sense of renewed hope and faith to be given to them, so that they can recover from their setback.

Remind me you're still here
The artist wants to feel reassured that they are not alone and that their higher power is still present in their life.

When my faith runs out
In times of crisis or despair, one's faith can waver or disappear altogether.

Chase me through my doubt
The singer is hoping that their higher power will help them regain their faith and chase away any doubts or fears.

And carry me home
The singer is asking for the strength and guidance to be carried through tough times and ultimately reach a place of safety or peace.

When the light recedes from dawn to doubt
In times of darkness, when it seems like there is no light of hope or faith left.

Could you lift the cloud that closed me in
The artist is asking their higher power to help them overcome the gloomy feelings or circumstances that are confining or trapping them.

Burning like the sun to pull me out
They are hoping for a powerful force, like the burning rays of the sun, to help them break free and find a way out of their distress.

Push away the darkness
The singer wants their higher power to help them disperse or overcome the negativity and hopelessness that are enveloping them.

So I can see again
Ultimately, the artist is hoping to find clarity and perspective after triumphing over their personal struggles.

It's coming through in waves
Throughout their trials and tribulations, the singer is beginning to feel a sense of love, mercy, and grace from their higher power.

Your presence, your embrace
They are feeling the comforting and supportive presence of their higher power, like a soothing embrace.

Your mercy and your grace
The singer is being granted mercy and grace from their higher power, which helps them stay afloat during tough times.