Meece often incorporates classical piano works into his songs. "This Time" (from LEARNING TO TRUST) borrows its opening section, bridge and ending tag from Chopin's "Revolutionary Etude" (Op. 10, No. 12) in C minor. Similarly, the introductory melody for "You Can Go" (from the album 7) is taken from Bach's Two-Part Invention No. 13 in A Minor (BWV 784) and "Falling Down" (from COUNT THE COST) has its basis in a sonata by Mozart.
His song "We Are the Reason" has been recorded by over 200 other artists and CHRONOLOGY's "Seventy-Times-Seven" peaked at No. 77 in Australia's Top 100 chart. David worked with Canadian Juno Award winner Gino Vannelli for his albums CHRONOLOGY and CANDLE IN THE RAIN.
David and his wife currently live in Franklin, Tennessee.
By the Waters
David Meece Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And lead me by the waters
That flow beneath the Savior's feet
And bathe my restless soul in silence
And bind this darkness with Your peace
And bind this darkness with Your peace
For I'm tired
That scar the deepest part of me
And my heart is overwhelmed in sorrows
That none but You could ever see
That none but You could ever see
CHORUS:
Close my eyes and let my spirit wander
Through the vastness of your mystery
Let me feel the fullness of Your glory
Rising from the heart of me
'Till the day
I pass across the waters
And soothe my brow beneath Your hand
May I find in You my strength and comfort
For by Your grace alone I stand
For by Your grace alone I stand
The song "By the Waters" by David Meece is a beautiful prayer that reflects on the deep need for spiritual solace in the face of struggles and hardship. The opening lines of the song express the desire to find peace and stillness, asking to be led by the waters that flow beneath the Savior's feet. This metaphor suggests both a physical and spiritual journey, as the singer seeks to find rest and cleansing in the presence of God. The repetition of the phrase "And bind this darkness with Your peace" emphasizes the need for healing and a release from the burdens that weigh heavily on the soul.
The second verse delves deeper into the personal struggles of the singer, describing battles that have left him tired and weakened, and sorrows that only God can see. This vulnerability and honesty about the difficult aspects of faith underscores the importance of seeking comfort and strength from a higher power. The chorus continues the theme of seeking connection with God, asking for the spirit to wander through the mystery of God's vastness and to feel the fullness of His glory rising from within.
The final verse expresses the ultimate hope of finding solace and comfort in God, even in the face of death. The imagery of passing across the waters and finding relief beneath God's hand is a comforting reminder that there is always a source of strength and support to be found, even in the darkest moments of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Close my eyes
I want to shut my eyes and focus on God
And lead me by the waters
Guide me along the path of righteousness
That flow beneath the Savior's feet
The journey we embark on in life is one walked by Jesus himself
And bathe my restless soul in silence
Help me forget the noises in the world and focus on peace and quietness
And bind this darkness with Your peace
Give me peace that surpasses understanding and removes my worries
For I'm tired
I'm exhausted from the constant struggles that come with life
And weakened from the battles
The constant battles have left me defenceless
That scar the deepest part of me
These battles have hurt me on a deep emotional level
And my heart is overwhelmed in sorrows
I'm drowning in pain and sadness that only God can understand
That none but You could ever see
Only God can truly understand what I'm going through
Close my eyes and let my spirit wander
I want my spirit to be free to explore the mysteries of God with closed eyes
Through the vastness of your mystery
May I explore the unfathomable mysteries of the universe and the Divine
Let me feel the fullness of Your glory
May I understand how glorious and majestic God's workings are
Rising from the heart of me
May my heart be full of joy and wonder at the amazing things God has done
'Till the day I pass across the waters
Until the day I die and cross over to the afterlife
And soothe my brow beneath Your hand
May God comfort me in death and take care of me
May I find in You my strength and comfort
I rely on God for strength and comfort
For by Your grace alone I stand
Only because of God's grace am I able to stand and continue living with hope
Contributed by Grace T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Afrikitty
Helga, It is my own experience that tears are given to us to cleanse our hearts and souls, and yes, even our bodies, as we struggle through hardship and experience joy in our daily lives. Jeremiah, the weeping prophet said: "Oh that my head were waters and my eyes a fountain of tears...!" (9:1) I came to Christ in tears that didn't stop for months after I got saved. Even today, when the realisation of what Christ did for us hits me, I cannot sit and think of it without breaking down.
Afrikitty
Hello Mark, If these songs are a blessing to even one person, then I praise God for giving me the ability to make these videos. David Meece has a testimony that is powerful indeed, and it is through his own heartache, suffering and deliverance that God gifted him to write songs that encourage others who experience pain and suffering in their lives. May God bless you my brother, and may He cause you to continue to grow in graciousness, gentleness and kindness towards our brethren.
CJ Heck
This is really a beautiful and powerful song. Thanks for posting!
ProclaimHisWord
The voice of an Angel. This was a tremendous blessing sister Liz.
Afrikitty
@Aner327 Thank you very much for your kind words. I have always liked these two songs by David Meece. Since coming to live in the USA they took on a whole new meaning to me. "Brokenness" speaks of betrayal, pain, anguish and sheer unadulterated sorrow at the way "friends" have treated me. It is made to one such person in particular. I have no-one to turn to when trials come my way, other than my Lord and Saviour, Christ Jesus. "By the Waters" says much about my life before Christ and now.
Aner327
Dear Afrikitty, - - These two songs of David Meece, "By the Waters" and "Brokeness" have been a musical centerpiece in my heart for about 12 years. They, better than most any other song I've heard, demonstrate the true beauty of rest and brokenness. I really like what you've done with the pictures. Many of them come together so well with the music to create something even more touching. Keep up the good work. ~ Aner327
mlmightywarrior
BLESSINGS TO YOU DAVID
Afrikitty
@BlindLed, I am glad you enjoyed this video. May God bless you through this year.
William Collier
@911psalms I have always been inspired by David Meece. A few years back he came to my church and I was able to spend some time with him, lots of great stories and insights, I was happy to thank him for all the years of inspiration...
Afrikitty
*For my friend, ***** *
David Meece can sing songs like this with great understanding of the human condition, because his Dad abused him terribly as a child.
#DavidMeece #ByTheWaters #ContemporaryChristianMusic #Abuse #Loss #Pain #Anguish #TheGraceOfGod