Everlasting
Darlene Zschech Lyrics
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follow you with all my heart and soul.
Lord, I want to know your voice.
Lead me in your way, everlasting.
Show me your ways,
teach me and guide me in your truth, my savior.
Confide in me, speak mysteries,
For only you can fill this need in me.
Lord, I want to know you more;
follow you with all my heart and soul.
Lord, I want to know your voice.
Lead me in your way, everlasting.
You go before me,
open doors that lead me to your faithfulness.
Whisper in me, so heavenly,
my heart is longing for your touch.
For only you can fill this need in me.
Age to age, everlasting to everlasting.
Generations will seek your face.
Darlene Zschech's song Everlasting is a powerful declaration of the singer's desire to know God more deeply and intimately. The lyrics express a longing to be led by God and to follow him completely, with all heart and soul. The use of the word "Lord" throughout the song emphasizes the reverence and submission felt towards God.
The chorus of the song repeats the singer's desire to know God's voice and be led by him on an "everlasting" journey of faith. The verse speaks of the singer's longing to be taught and guided by God's truth, expressing a deep desire for a closeness and connection with God. The singer acknowledges that only God can fulfill this need in them.
The bridge of the song speaks of God's eternal nature, emphasizing the awe-inspiring nature of the relationship between God and humanity. The use of the phrase "Age to age, everlasting to everlasting" underscores the timelessness and eternity of God's love and grace, and the fact that generations will continue to seek and follow God.
Overall, "Everlasting" is a powerful hymn that expresses a deep longing to know and follow God with a pure and faithful heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, I want to know you more;
I desire to have a deeper understanding of who you are, Lord;
follow you with all my heart and soul.
I want to devote myself entirely to following you, both in my heart and in my actions;
Lord, I want to know your voice.
I long to recognize your voice and hear your guidance in my life;
Lead me in your way, everlasting.
Please guide me down the path of righteousness which will lead me to eternal life with you;
Show me your ways,
Reveal to me your intentions and methods, Lord;
teach me and guide me in your truth, my savior.
Instruct me in your wisdom and steer me towards the truth, which can only be found in you, my Savior;
Confide in me, speak mysteries,
Share with me the secrets of your kingdom, Lord;
my heart is longing for your touch.
I crave a spiritual connection with you, a touch from your loving hand;
For only you can fill this need in me.
There is no other source that can fulfill this desire in my heart except for you, Lord.
You go before me,
You lead me, Lord, and prepare the way for me;
open doors that lead me to your faithfulness.
You provide opportunities for me to experience your unwavering love and loyalty;
Whisper in me, so heavenly,
Speak to my spirit in a way that transcends human understanding;
my heart is longing for your touch.
I yearn for a deep connection with you, Lord;
For only you can fill this need in me.
I know that you are the only one who can satisfy this longing inside of me with your endless love and grace.
Age to age, everlasting to everlasting.
Your love and presence have existed throughout all of time and will continue through all eternity;
Generations will seek your face.
People of all ages and times will search for you and desire to know you intimately, Lord.
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Written by: DARLENE JOYCE ZSCHECH, DAVID HOLMES
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