In The Garden
Calvin Gilmore Lyrics
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While the dew is still on the roses,
And the voice I hear falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses.
And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
And He tells me I am His own;
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
He speaks, and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing,
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing.
I'd stay in the garden with Him,
Though the night around me be falling,
But He bids me go; through the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling.
Calvin Gilmore's song, "In the Garden", is a poignant reflection on the intimacy that one can experience in their relationship with God. The lyrics express a deep sense of personal connection with Christ as the singer describes going to the garden alone and feeling as though he is in direct conversation with the Son of God.
The first verse describes the singer's solitary journey to the garden, where he encounters the voice of God. The second verse goes on to describe the joy and unique fellowship that the singer experiences with Christ. The melody that He gives to the singer is so sweet that it hushes the birds' singing, and the two of them share a moment that none other has ever known. In the third verse, the singer expresses a desire to stay in the garden with Christ, but he is called away by the voice of woe, reminding the singer that he has a purpose to fulfill.
The song's message reflects a deep spiritual truth that is echoed throughout the Bible: that God is present with his people in a way that is uniquely personal and intimate. The lyrics capture the sense of longing that many believers experience for a more profound understanding of God's love and presence in their lives. The song's gentle melody and heartfelt lyrics make it a comforting and uplifting reminder of the grace and peace that can be found through faith in God.
Line by Line Meaning
I come to the garden alone,
I visit the garden by myself,
While the dew is still on the roses,
When the roses are still wet with dew,
And the voice I hear falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses.
I hear the voice of the Son of God revealing Himself to me.
And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
And He tells me I am His own;
He accompanies me, speaks to me, and asserts that I am His own.
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
None other has ever known.
No one else has experienced the happiness we share while lingering there.
He speaks, and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing,
His voice is so sweet that birds stop singing when He speaks.
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing.
The melody He gave me is ringing in my heart.
I'd stay in the garden with Him,
Though the night around me be falling,
Even if darkness surrounds me, I would stay in the garden with Him.
But He bids me go; through the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling.
Despite my desire to stay with Him, His sorrowful voice commands me to leave.
Writer(s): Josh Garrels, Charles Austin Miles
Contributed by Savannah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.