Former members include Derek Webb (guitar, vocals; left the band in 2003 to pursue a solo career), Aaron Tate (songwriting duties), Aric Nitzberg (bass guitar), and Randy Holsapple (hammond organ).
Recently Derek Webb rejoined the band.
Awake My Soul
Caedmon's Call Lyrics
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The firstborn of all life
Before and within, He holds it all in
One name, one faith, one Christ
[Chorus]
No one is good enough
To save himself
To boast nothing else
I trust no other source or name
Nowhere else can I hide
This grace gives me fear
And this grace draws me near
And all that it asks it provides
[Chorus]
No seam in this garment
All my rags to hide
No less than Your love
For Jesus is mine
When I stand on the edges of Jordan
With the saints and the angels beside
When my body is healed and the glory revealed
Then still I can boast only Christ
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
The lyrics to Caedmon's Call's song "Awake My Soul" emphasize the beauty and significance of Christ as the firstborn of all life and the image of God invisible. The opening lines describe Christ's omnipresence, as he exists "before and within," holding everything in his grasp. The chorus makes the assertion that no one is good enough to save themselves, and as a result, the singer implores his soul to awaken and to recognize that he must boast nothing but Christ in his life. Rather than relying on any other source or name to protect him, the singer is drawn near to Christ by his grace, which provides everything that he needs.
The second verse uses a metaphor of a garment to illustrate how Christ's love covers all of the singer's shortcomings, leaving no "rags" for him to hide. The final verse looks to the future where the singer stands on the "edges of Jordan" with "saints and angels" by his side. It speaks to the hope and confidence that this life is not the end, and that even in death, the singer can only boast in Christ. Ultimately, the song's message is one of devotion to Christ and the recognition of his all-encompassing grace.
Line by Line Meaning
The image of God invisible
God cannot be seen or touched, but his presence can be felt everywhere.
The firstborn of all life
God is the creator and originator of all living things.
Before and within, He holds it all in
God has existed before everything and is everywhere, holding everything together.
One name, one faith, one Christ
Jesus Christ is the only way to have true faith and salvation.
No one is good enough
To save himself
Awake my soul tonight
To boast nothing else
No one can save themselves from sin, and it's important to humble oneself and rely solely on God's grace.
I trust no other source or name
Nowhere else can I hide
God is the only trustworthy source and refuge.
This grace gives me fear
And this grace draws me near
And all that it asks it provides
God's grace is both awe-inspiring and welcoming, and it meets every need we have.
No seam in this garment
All my rags to hide
No less than Your love
For Jesus is mine
God's love covers and hides our imperfections, and it is a constant and unchanging force.
When I stand on the edges of Jordan
With the saints and the angels beside
When my body is healed and the glory revealed
Then still I can boast only Christ
Even in the afterlife, our only boast should be in Jesus Christ.
No one is good enough
To save himself
Awake my soul tonight
To boast nothing else
Repeating the importance of humility and reliance on God for salvation.
No one is good enough
To save himself
Awake my soul tonight
To boast nothing else
Repeating the importance of humility and reliance on God for salvation.
Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: SANDRA MCCRACKEN
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