Take Heart
Fernando Ortega Lyrics


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Take heart, my friend, we'll go together
This uncertain road that lies ahead
Our faithful God has always gone before us
And He will lead the way once again

Take heart, my friend, we can walk together
And if our burdens become too great
We can hold up and help one other
In God's love and God's grace

Take heart my friend, the Lord is with us
As He has been all the days of our lives
Our assurance every morning
Our defender in the night

If we should falter when trouble surrounds us
When the wind and the waves are wild and high
We will look away to Him who ruled the waters
Who spoke His peace into the angry tide

He is our comfort, our sustainer
He is our help in time of need
When we wander, He is our Shepherd
He who watches over us never sleeps

Take heart my friend the Lord is with us
As He has been all the days of our lives




Our assurance every morning
Our defender in the night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fernando Ortega's song "Take Heart My Friend" serve as a comforting reminder that, as individuals face life's difficult and uncertain moments, they do not have to face them alone. This is evident in the repetition of the phrase 'Take Heart, my friend.' The opening verses reassure the listener that, no matter what lies ahead, the faithful God we serve has always gone before us and will continue to lead the way. The chorus encourages us to walk together through life's journey, leaning on one another and on God's love and grace.


The lyrics continue with the assertion that God is always with us, an assurance that brings comfort and sustenance when our burdens become too great. The song speaks of God as our help in times of need, our defender in the night and our Shepherd, who watches over us and never sleeps. The final lines of the song encourage the listener to look towards God in times of trouble, reminding us of His power to calm the strongest of storms.


Line by Line Meaning

Take heart, my friend, we'll go together
Let's take courage and walk this uncertain path together


This uncertain road that lies ahead
The future is unclear and we do not know what lies ahead


Our faithful God has always gone before us
God has been with us through our past and will be with us in the future


And He will lead the way once again
God will guide and direct us on this road


Take heart, my friend, we can walk together
Let's encourage each other and face our problems together


And if our burdens become too great
If we struggle with our problems and it becomes too much to bear


We can hold up and help one other
We can support each other and provide assistance


In God's love and God's grace
Let's rely on God's love and mercy to get through this difficult time


Take heart my friend, the Lord is with us
Let's be encouraged that God is with us


As He has been all the days of our lives
God has been with us in the past and will always be with us


Our assurance every morning
God gives us confidence and hope each day


Our defender in the night
God protects us and watches over us, especially during difficult times


If we should falter when trouble surrounds us
If we lose faith in times of trouble or distress


When the wind and the waves are wild and high
During stormy times when life is chaotic and uncertain


We will look away to Him who ruled the waters
We will direct our focus and attention to God who has power and control over the elements


Who spoke His peace into the angry tide
God brings calmness and serenity amidst the chaos and turmoil


He is our comfort, our sustainer
God is our source of comfort and strength


He is our help in time of need
God provides help and support when we need it most


When we wander, He is our Shepherd
God guides us and leads us when we are lost or unsure


He who watches over us never sleeps
God is always vigilant, always watching over us




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN ANDREW SCHREINER, JUAN FERNANDO ORGEGA

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Comments from YouTube:

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'Well done, My good and faithful servant.'

Thank you, Fernando.

Bob Eckenrode

Never heard this song but it says it all to my friends & family that travel this road of faith together. Thank you for posting. God, You are trustworthy & true and will see us through. Until we see you face to face, we love you.

Pauline Payne

Ps 84

'Blessed are those who dwell in Thy house, ever singing Thy praise!'

Father God, JESUS! Thank You!

Suzanne Rhoades

Perfect timing for these days!

A Truex

Yep. :)

Deloy Sterns

Love these lyrics and truths that as a Child of God we can rest in the army of a loving Saviour

Janet Accetta

I have just "discovered" this man and his songs, and I know that God will use Fernando to bless and console many, as he has done in my life -

Candi May

@GORDON KISSA oh that is such a beautiful song!

G C

@Clemmie Naidoo lol

GORDON KISSA

I was hospitalized in 2006, the song Lord of eternity was of good encouragement to me. I live in Uganda, East Africa

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