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.
Let Me Be
Caedmon's Call Lyrics
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The framer and reshaper of my soul
Master and creator, healer and sustainer
I will put my trust in You alone
Teach me to be faithful to confess
In this way my spirit will be blessed
Though my sins are daily, You have loved me greatly
Let me be open, let me be humble
Let me find the joy of my salvation in Your cross
Let me be broken whenever I stumble
Let me remember the great mercy of my God
And give me the full measure of Your grace
As it is reflected in the Word
Faith and reassurance, mercy and endurance
Carry these to those who haven?t heard
So let me be open, let me be humble
Let me find the joy of my salvation in Your cross
Let me be broken whenever I stumble
Let me remember the great mercy of my God
All I have needed is laid at Your table
All my achievements, I lay at Your feet
Alive in your spirit, I?m willing and able
You make my joy complete
Let me be open, let me be humble
Let me find the joy of my salvation in Your cross
Let me be broken whenever I stumble
Let me remember the great mercy
Make my joy complete
"Let Me Be" is a song that offers a heartfelt prayer to the Lord. The singer praises God as the maker and framer of his heart and soul, as well as the master and healer who the singer trusts. The singer also asks God to teach him to be faithful in confessing his sins, and to remember God's great mercy whenever he stumbles.
The song revolves around a theme of humility, brokenness, and openness before God. The singer acknowledges that he is a sinner who needs God's grace and forgiveness, and is willing to lay everything he has achieved at God's feet. The song concludes with a plea for God to make the singer's joy complete.
The lyrics of "Let Me Be" are simple yet profound, expressing a deep sense of dependence on God and a desire to live a life that pleases Him. The song's melody is soothing and gentle, with a steady rhythm that supports the lyrics. Overall, "Let Me Be" is a beautiful expression of faith and surrender to God.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, You are the maker of my heart
God, You have created and shaped my heart.
The framer and reshaper of my soul
You have formed and continuously transform my soul.
Master and creator, healer and sustainer
You are my Lord, creator, healer, and provider of everything.
I will put my trust in You alone
I will have faith and trust only in You.
Teach me to be faithful to confess
Please teach me to confess my sins and be faithful.
In this way my spirit will be blessed
By confessing, I will be blessed in spirit.
Though my sins are daily, You have loved me greatly
Despite my sins every day, You still love me greatly.
Removing them as far as East from West
You remove my sins and separate them as far as possible.
Let me be open, let me be humble
Allow me to be honest and humble.
Let me find the joy of my salvation in Your cross
Let me enjoy the happiness that comes with salvation through Your sacrifice on the cross.
Let me be broken whenever I stumble
When I make mistakes, let me be humbled and broken before You.
Let me remember the great mercy of my God
Help me recall the immense mercy and forgiveness You have shown me.
And give me the full measure of Your grace
Please give me the whole power of Your grace.
As it is reflected in the Word
As demonstrated in the Bible.
Faith and reassurance, mercy and endurance
May I have faith, confidence, mercy, and resilience, and may I share it with others.
Carry these to those who haven't heard
Help me spread these qualities to those who haven't heard or experienced them.
All I have needed is laid at Your table
Everything I need, You have provided for me.
All my achievements, I lay at Your feet
All my accomplishments, I give credit to You.
Alive in your spirit, I'm willing and able
With Your Spirit, I am alive, ready, and able to serve.
You make my joy complete
You are the only one who can fully satisfy me and bring me complete joy.
Let me remember the great mercy
May I always remember the immense mercy You have bestowed upon me.
Contributed by Jackson C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.