Brent’s songs have been recorded by Vineyard and Maranatha! Music as well as various Christian Artists such as By The Tree. He has been a previous featured writer, as well as guest editor, for Inside Worship Magazine and is currently contributing articles on worship for KingdomRain.net. His interactive workbook, Hot Tips for Worship Leader’s has been published in several different languages and continues to be used as a helpful tool for beginning worship leaders. Brent currently lives in Escondido, CA with his son Brian.
First Love
Brent Helming Lyrics
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Light a way for my feet
And wash me in your words of life
Be my first love, be my first love
Fill my heart with desire
For holy fire to burn within
Holy Spirit give me a passion for the Son of God
Holy Spirit give me a passion for the Son of God
My heart cries Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Lord of my life
The lyrics to Brent Helming's song "First Love" speak to a deep desire to connect with a higher power, specifically Jesus, and to be filled with a burning love and passion for him. The repeated refrain of "be my first love" reflects a need for guidance and direction, as well as a recognition of the importance of placing Jesus and his teachings at the center of one's life. The lyrics also suggest a desire for purification and renewal, as the singer asks to be "washed" in words of life and filled with a "holy fire" for Jesus.
In many ways, these lyrics tap into a universal human longing for meaning and purpose, as well as a search for connection with something beyond oneself. The plea for the Holy Spirit to inspire a passion for Jesus is a common one in Christian music, but Helming's lyrics stand out for their simplicity and directness. The repetition of the name "Jesus" in the final lines of the song further emphasizes the focus on this figure as the object of the singer's devotion and the source of their sense of purpose and hope.
Overall, the lyrics to "First Love" are a stirring call to rediscover and rekindle a deep connection with a higher power, and to place one's faith and trust in Jesus as the guide and source of meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Be my first love, be my first love
Please be the first and ultimate love of my life
Light a way for my feet
Please guide me in the right direction
And wash me in your words of life
Please cleanse me with your life-giving words
Fill my heart with desire
Please fill my heart with a strong longing
For holy fire to burn within
For passionate devotion to ignite in me
Holy Spirit give me a passion for the Son of God
May the Holy Spirit instill in me a fervent love for Jesus
My heart cries Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Lord
My heart continuously calls out to Jesus
My heart cries Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Lord of my life
Jesus, please be the ruler and master of my life
Contributed by Annabelle L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.