I Love the Lord
Bukas Palad Lyrics
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I love the Lord, He is filled with compassion.
He turned to me on the day that I called.
From the snares of the dark, O, Lord, save my life,
Be my strength.
Gracious is the Lord, and just.
Our God is mercy, rest to the weary.
I love the Lord. (REFRAIN)
How can I repay the Lord for all the goodness He has shown me?
I will raise the cup of salvation and call on His name.
I love the Lord. (REFRAIN)
I shall live my vows to You before Your people,
I am Your servant.
I will offer You my sacrifice of praise and of pray'r.
I love the Lord. (REFRAIN)
From the snares of the dark, O, Lord, save my life,
Be my strength.
From the snares of the dark, O, Lord, save my life,
Be my strength...
The lyrics of Bukas Palad's song, "I Love the Lord," are an expression of gratitude and devotion to God for His compassion, grace, and mercy. The song begins with the refrain, "I love the Lord, He is filled with compassion. He turned to me on the day that I called. From the snares of the dark, O, Lord, save my life, Be my strength." These lines acknowledge God's compassion and the ways in which He has provided help when the singer has needed it the most. The symbolism of God saving the singer from the "snares of the dark" can be interpreted to mean that God provides a light to guide people out of periods of darkness or confusion.
The second verse continues with the theme of God's grace and mercy, stating, "Gracious is the Lord, and just. Our God is mercy, rest to the weary. Return my soul to the Lord our God who bids tears away. I love the Lord." Here, the singer proclaims that God is just, but also gives rest to the tired and wipes away tears. It is a recognition of the comfort and assurance that faith brings during challenging times.
In the final verses, the singer asks how they can repay God for His goodness and raises the cup of salvation, offering up praises and prayers as well as affirming their life of serving God. The song is ultimately an expression of faith, a way of acknowledging that even when things are difficult, God provides strength and grace to overcome life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the Lord, He is filled with compassion.
I have great affection for the Lord who is rich in kindness and empathy.
He turned to me on the day that I called.
When I reached out to Him, He answered and paid attention to my plea.
From the snares of the dark, O, Lord, save my life,
Rescue me from the traps set by the enemy that threaten to end my existence, dear Lord,
Be my strength.
Strengthen me to withstand the challenges and give me power over the trials of life.
Gracious is the Lord, and just.
Having an attitude of kindness and fairness, the Lord is good.
Our God is mercy, rest to the weary.
Our God is the one who offers compassion and peace to those who are tired and worn-out.
Return my soul to the Lord our God who bids tears away.
Lead me back to the Lord, the God who comforts and dries up my tears of sorrow.
I shall live my vows to You before Your people,
I will keep my promises to You and declare them in front of Your people,
I am Your servant.
I am Your faithful follower who is always ready to serve You.
I will offer You my sacrifice of praise and of pray'r.
I will thank and worship You with all my heart, dear Lord.
How can I repay the Lord for all the goodness He has shown me?
What can I do to show my gratitude for the many blessings the Lord has given me?
I will raise the cup of salvation and call on His name.
I will celebrate and declare my salvation, and acknowledge the Lord's name.
From the snares of the dark, O, Lord, save my life,
Rescue me from the traps set by the enemy that threaten to end my existence, dear Lord,
Be my strength.
Strengthen me to withstand the challenges and give me power over the trials of life.
I love the Lord.
I have great affection for the Lord.
Contributed by Julia P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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