Over the years Geoff’s songs have been embraced by young and old alike. For the last eight years he has had up to six of those songs in the Australian “CCLI” charts. Geoff was a pioneering force behind the Sydney's Hillsong church movement, and convened the annual “Hillsong Conference” from its inception in 1987 until 1995.
I Am Carried
Geoff Bullock Lyrics
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Like streams of w ater in the de sert living waters flow
You walk beside me gently guiding leading me through every storm
Everlast ing, never chang ing grace and love divin e
Mercy's healing grace relieving every spot and ev'ry stain
Forgiven freely no more guilty love has conquered shame
The broken mended night has ended the lost and lonely lost no more
I am carried in t he arms of grace and love divin e
I am held by hands of healing washed by water p ure
Lifting up my heav y heart held in grace scarred hands
I am carried in t he arms of grace and love divi ne
Never worthy never earning all my works now left behind
Ever onwards ever upwards You've called me on to rise
Above my darkness all my failure every fear and every pain
Always carried always covered by grace and love divine
I am carried in t he arms of grace and love divin e
I am held by hands of healing washed by water p ure
Lifting up my heav y heart held in grace scarred hands
I am carried in t he arms of grace and love divi ne
In "I Am Carried," Geoff Bullock paints a picture of the unchanging love and grace of God that sustains and carries us through every storm and trial of life. He starts by expressing how God's love for him flows like streams of water in a dry desert, providing living water for his thirsty soul. He then portrays God as a gentle guide leading him through every storm and never letting him go. In the chorus, he affirms that he is carried by the arms of grace and love divine, held by God's healing hands, washed by His pure water, and lifted up by His scarred hands.
The bridge talks about how we are never worthy of God's love, and we can never earn it by our own works. However, God calls us to rise above our darkness, failure, fear, and pain, always carried and covered by His grace and love divine. The song's overall message is to encourage and comfort the listener and remind them that they are not alone, that God is always with them, carrying them through every trial and triumph of life.
Overall, "I Am Carried" is a powerful reminder of the unchanging love and grace of God that sustains us through life's ups and downs. It's an encouragement to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and trust that He will never let us go.
Line by Line Meaning
Day by day and hour by hour
Your love for me from Heaven flows continuously, every moment
Like streams of water in the desert
Your love is so abundant and refreshing, like water in a place where it's scarce
Living waters flow
Your love is life-giving and sustains me
You walk beside me gently guiding
You are always with me, leading me compassionately
Leading me through every storm
You help me navigate through difficult times
Everlasting, never changing grace and love divine
Your divine love and grace are eternal and unchanging
Mercy's healing grace relieving every spot and ev'ry stain
Your mercy and healing grace remove all the wrongs in my life
Forgiven freely no more guilty love has conquered shame
Your unconditional love has taken away my shame and guilt through forgiveness
The broken mended night has ended the lost and lonely lost no more
You restore and heal me, ending my feelings of being lost and alone
For I am carried in the arms of grace and love divine
I am being held by your divine grace and love
Never worthy never earning all my works now left behind
I realize I am unworthy of your love and cannot earn it, and so I let go of trying to work for it
Ever onwards ever upwards You've called me on to rise
You are always calling me to rise above my circumstances
Above my darkness all my failure every fear and every pain
You help me overcome my struggles with darkness, failure, fear, and pain
Always carried always covered by grace and love divine
I am always being carried and covered by your divine grace and love
I am held by hands of healing washed by water pure
You are holding me and healing me, washing away all impurities
Lifting up my heavy heart held in grace scarred hands
You are lifting the weight of my heavy heart with your scarred and gracious hands
I am carried in the arms of grace and love divine
I am always being carried in your loving and gracious arms
Contributed by Alexis J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fionadevries8856
Jesus loves Geoff.
His music is beautiful, in the LORD.
We have all sinned and fall short of the Glory of God.
It was while we were sinners, Christ died for us.
Bless you Geoff.
Once we repent
receive God's forgiveness
Forgive ourselves
God will help us with the rest.
Other people's opinion doesn't have to influence our future.
Everything we do is for the LORD.
His opinion of us, is all that matters now.
@sharonblackwell6918
Beautiful songs drawn from walking with God through the fire and storms of life. Superb piano Geoff. For many years your songs have helped me to fix my eyes on He who is greater than I. Thank you.
@zorkabdaughterofzion385
Amazing song. Geoff . Your songs are totally anointed and carry the presence of God. Don’t stop writing and composing. You are very gifted. Thank you so much . God bless you.
@sharonblackwell6918
One of my many favourites.
@phblueflame
what beautiful words and song all glory to our GOD!
@touchycrab
Beautiful as always God has given you a gift which you utilise to HIS Glory. thank you for sharing I remember you back when we began Liverpool CLC a long time ago. your gifting is from God I encourage you to continue sharing his Gifts with us.
@adamkaczanowski1
love singing this wonderful song! Beautifully written song Geoff <3 Godbless : )
@erliedesireebondy5039
wonderful... =)
@erliedesireebondy5039
I like him... =D
@silviu8603
Hello! I am a big fan. I really want your album ,,The other side,, but I can t find it. It would be awesome if you can help me. Be blessed!
@Rachaelshaw7
Geoff, where I can buy a copy of I am carried sung by you?