Dance With Me
Chris Quilala & Kim Walker Lyrics


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Author of the world, walk with me
Ruler of the earth, walk with me
Calmer of the storm, walk with me
Healer of my heart, walk with me

How I need You
How I need You
Oh Jesus, walk with me

Light for every step, walk with me
Giver of each breath, walk with me

How I need You
How I need You
Oh Jesus, walk with me

How I need You
How I need You
Oh Jesus, walk with me

[Chorus]
In Your presence Lord there is peace, there is rest
In Your presence Lord there is life that never ends
In Your presence Lord there is joy there is joy
In Your presence Lord there is life that never ends

How I need You
How I need You
Oh Jesus, walk with me

[Chorus]
In Your presence Lord there is peace, there is rest
In Your presence Lord there is life that never ends




In Your presence Lord there is joy there is joy
In Your presence Lord there is life that never ends

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chris Quilala and Kim Walkerโ€™s song invite Jesus, the author of the world and ruler of the earth, to walk with them and be present in their lives. The first verse calls upon Jesus in different ways - as the ruler of the earth, calmer of the storm, and healer of the heart - to walk alongside the singer. The repetition of the phrase โ€œwalk with meโ€ emphasizes the singerโ€™s need for Jesusโ€™ guidance and companionship.


The second verse describes Jesus as a light for every step and giver of each breath. Again, the singer expresses their dependence on Jesus and how they need him in every aspect of their life. The chorus proclaims the benefits of being in Jesusโ€™ presence - peace, rest, joy, and eternal life. The repetition of the phrase โ€œhow I need youโ€ in both verses and the chorus shows that the singer recognizes their need for Jesus and is seeking his presence and guidance.


Overall, the song is a prayer and a worship song that reaffirms the singerโ€™s faith and dependence on Jesus. It is a reminder that Jesus is always present, ready to guide and comfort those who seek him.


Line by Line Meaning

Author of the world, walk with me
Come and walk with me, O God who created this world


Ruler of the earth, walk with me
Walk by my side, Lord who governs this world


Calmer of the storm, walk with me
Be with me, Lord who can calm any tumultuous situation


Healer of my heart, walk with me
Walk with me, God who can heal my broken heart


How I need You
Expressing the desperate need for God's presence


Oh Jesus, walk with me
Inviting Jesus to walk with the singer


Light for every step, walk with me
Walk with me, God who illuminates every step of my journey


Giver of each breath, walk with me
Come and be with me, God who gives me the very breath I breathe


[Chorus] In Your presence Lord there is peace, there is rest
Being in God's presence brings a sense of calm and relaxation


In Your presence Lord there is life that never ends
Being in God's presence is eternal and everlasting


In Your presence Lord there is joy there is joy
Being in God's presence brings immense joy and happiness


How I need You
Reiterating the importance and desperation to have God's presence


[Chorus] In Your presence Lord there is peace, there is rest
Being in God's presence brings a sense of calm and relaxation


In Your presence Lord there is life that never ends
Being in God's presence is eternal and everlasting


In Your presence Lord there is joy there is joy
Being in God's presence brings immense joy and happiness


Oh Jesus, walk with me
Closing with a plea for Jesus to walk with the artist




Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JASON INGRAM, JON THATCHER, PAUL MABURY, STUART GARRARD

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Comments from YouTube:

@anonymous4732

Heard this song today at Koinonia ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
And I was instantly blessed. The song may have been sang years ago, but the message lives foreverโค๏ธ๐Ÿ’œ

@faithh3131

Me too๐Ÿ˜Š

@richardwanyonyi1121

Mee to๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

@lungiswacharlie8161

Koinoina is a blessing I also was reminded of this song by Pastor Joshua
God bless that man

@ainomaria9930

Heard it from koinonia too

@antheaanderson7074

Me too I was watching a recording

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@bobsims762

How many of us know what it feels like to dance with the KINGS OF ALL KINGS!

@nancypitts6829

โคSo thankful that I know what that is like!

@beckysafe7990

I e been singing that song
DANCE WITH ME~oooh lover of my soul; to the song of all songs and it just ended and this ad just came in!
Itโ€™s the most beautiful songโ€ฆ.

@TheFroggy1984

Just a man sitting in a chair on a stage in 2001 Chris DuPre sang this at an IHOP conference in Chicago. I was in the hall serving at a book table. I walked in the auditorium and it knocked me to my knees. What a glorious song.

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