Love Came Down
C3 (Christian City Church Oxford Falls) Lyrics
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knocking at my door
and i hear you calling
wispers in my heart
i know i have been searching
searching all my life
but your spirit is leading
cuz when love came down
took hold of me I can never look back
now i look to you follow where you lead
i will never look back
Pour out your river
your living water on me
pour out your river
washing these chains off from me
im not letting go until you are home
i give my heart and my soul
Jesus i chose a life walked with you
your way
so take my heart and change it
make it like your own
ill be your hands and feet till
heaven calls me home
cuz when love came down
took hold of me
i can never look back
now i look to you follow where you lead
no i ll never look back
pour out your river
your living water on me
pour out yur river
washing these chains off from me
im not letting go
until you are home
I give me heart and my soul
Jesus I choose a life walked with you
your way
your love your love is so wonderful
unshakable undeniable
pour your river
your living water on me
pour out your river
washing these chains off of me
i am not letting go until you are home
i give my heart and my soul
jesus I choose a life walked with you
your way
pour out your river
your living water on me
our iut your ruver
washing these chains off of me
im not letting go
until you are home
i give my heart and my soul
jesus i choose a life walked with you in your way
The song "Love Came Down" by C3 (Christian City Church Oxford Falls) is a powerful declaration of faith and surrender to Jesus Christ. The opening lines speak of feeling the presence of heaven knocking at the door and hearing the whispers of God in the heart. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and searching for something greater than oneself, but finding direction and purpose in the spirit of God. The idea of giving one's heart and soul to Jesus Christ and choosing a life walked with Him is emphasized throughout the song.
The chorus repeats the phrase "when love came down, took hold of me, I can never look back," speaking to the transformative power of God's love and the commitment to following Him. The bridge of the song focuses on the need for God's presence and for His living water to wash away the chains that bind us, to pour out His river on us, and to make us like Him. The final lines of the song speak to the unshakable and undeniable nature of God's love, with a final call to pour out His river and choose a life walked with Him.
Overall, "Love Came Down" is a powerful worship song that speaks to the transformative nature of God's love, and the need for surrender and submission to Him. The song's lyrics are deeply moving and emotionally charged, providing a clear and compelling call to action for believers.
Line by Line Meaning
I know heavens knocking
I am aware of the divine presence reaching out to me.
knocking at my door
That presence is trying to make a connection with me.
and i hear you calling
I am not deaf to your message or your invitation.
whispers in my heart
I feel a subtle urging that is coming from within me but is also connected to something outside of me.
i know i have been searching
I have been on a quest to find meaning and purpose in my life.
searching all my life
This search has been going on for as long as I can remember.
but your spirit is leading
I am starting to recognize that this divine presence is the one who is guiding me.
my heart to your light
It is showing me the path that will bring me to true illumination.
cuz when love came down
I was transformed when I was graced by the divine love.
took hold of me I can never look back
It was an experience that changed me forever, and I know that there is no going back to the way things were before.
now i look to you follow where you lead
I have found my direction, and I trust that the one who opened my eyes will guide me for the rest of my days.
i will never look back
I am committed to a life of purpose and meaning, and I will not waver from this path.
pour out your river
I ask that you let your divine presence flow into my life.
your living water on me
I want to be completely refreshed and renewed by your grace.
washing these chains off from me
I want to be freed from any feelings of inadequacy or fear that are holding me back.
im not letting go until you are home
I am dedicated to experiencing the fullness of your love and grace.
i give my heart and my soul
I offer all that I am to you.
Jesus i chose a life walked with you
I have decided to walk with you on this journey, regardless of where it may lead.
your way
I trust that you will lead me in the right direction.
so take my heart and change it
I am open to your transformative power.
make it like your own
I want to be more like you in my thoughts, feelings, and actions.
ill be your hands and feet till
I am committed to being of service to you in this world.
heaven calls me home
I am aware that my time on Earth is limited, but until then, I will use my time and energy to do your will.
your love your love is so wonderful
I am in awe of the depth and breadth of your love for me.
unshakable undeniable
I trust that your love is real and everlasting, no matter what happens in my life.
our iut your ruver
I am asking again for your divine presence and grace.
im not letting go
I am committed to experiencing the fullness of your love and grace.
i give me heart and my soul
I offer all that I am to you.
jesus I choose a life walked with you in your way
I am saying 'yes' to you, and I am ready to walk with you wherever you lead me.
Contributed by Penelope J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.