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.
You Rescued Me
Geoff Bullock Lyrics
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A living hope, of grace revealed
A life transformed, in righteous
Oh Lord, you have rescued me
Forgiving me, you healed my heart
And set me free, from sin and death
You brought me life, you've made me whole
Oh Lord you have rescued me
And you loved me, before I knew you
And you knew me for all time
I've been created in your image, oh Lord
And you brought me
And you sought me
Your blood poured out for me
A new creation in your Image, oh Lord
You rescued me
You rescued me
In the song "You Rescued Me" by Geoff Bullock, the lyrics describe the transformative power of God's grace in the life of the singer. The singer is grateful for the salvation that they have received, and they acknowledge that they were able to be rescued from their previous state of sin and death because of the love and forgiveness that God has shown them. The singer's gratitude is evident throughout the song, as they repeatedly acknowledge the acts of God that have led them to a new life transformed by righteousness.
The opening lines of the first verse, "You rescued me, and picked me up / A living hope of grace revealed," introduce the theme of rescue and salvation that runs throughout the song. The "living hope" that is revealed to the singer is a promise of new life, a hope that is rooted in the grace that God has shown them. The second half of the first verse continues this theme, with the singer describing the transformative power of being forgiven and set free from sin and death. The chorus of the song repeats the theme of gratefulness and acknowledgement of God's love, as the singer sings about being created in God's image and being brought to new life through his love and sacrifice.
Overall, "You Rescued Me" is a powerful testament to the transformative power of God's grace in the life of the believer. The singer's words of gratitude and praise serve as a reminder that no matter how lost or broken we may feel, we can always be rescued by God's unconditional love and forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
You rescued me, and picked me up
I was lost and broken, but you saved me and lifted me up
A living hope, of grace revealed
Your grace has shown me a new hope in life
A life transformed, in righteous
You have changed me for the better and made me righteous
Oh Lord, you have rescued me
I thank you, Lord, for saving me
Forgiving me, you healed my heart
You forgave me of my sins and healed my wounded heart
And set me free, from sin and death
You freed me from the chains of sin and death that held me down
You brought me life, you've made me whole
You gave me a new life and made me complete
Oh Lord you have rescued me
Again, I thank you, Lord, for rescuing me
[Chorus]
These lines repeat throughout the song
And you loved me, before I knew you
You loved me even before I knew who you were
And you knew me for all time
You knew me since the beginning of time
I've been created in your image, oh Lord
I am made in your image, Lord
And you brought me
You brought me into your loving care
And you sought me
You sought after me and found me
Your blood poured out for me
You shed your blood for me on the cross
A new creation in your Image, oh Lord
I am a new creation in you, Lord
You rescued me
Once again, I thank you, Lord, for rescuing me
Contributed by Mackenzie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@patrickdavid6525
Jesus rescued me ! 10 years under the influence of alcohol and depression with the last couple of years going from bad to terrible to worse to 5 car accidents to emotional mental abuse until Jesus the message of his grace set me free instantly and brought me back to life in Jesus !
He is real his word is alive and you can receive freedom directly and don't need anyone to lead you to him. If you truly seek him you will find him.
@wendyaron5541
God rescued me 31 yrs ago... I am forever grateful to You, O Lord my Saviour 🙏🏻❤
@amsterdamG2G
i was rescued last monday! i don't knoiw what the future will bring 4 me but i have hope again. God bless all the bro's and sistas all over the planet!!! greets from amsterdam
@user-yk4dg8fy5y
Great song that lifts my heart. May God tough the heart that sang it specially.
@donaldelley2802
Geoff Bullock has a gentle and sensitive spirit. I was there at Christian Life Centre, the early name of Hillsong, in the 1980s to 1990s. Geoff Bullock was a worship leader. During this time Geoff composed this and many other songs. "The Power of Your Love", "Refresh My Heart", and "The Heavens Shall Declare".
@robherrgott2802
early 90s (this is a 1993 song) but yes, a gentle and sensitive spirit in the songs.
@LeanoSamwinga
@@robherrgott2802 This is sang by Rob Eastwood
@user-yk4dg8fy5y
Listening to the song, I can't agree with you more. At least you made it to the church. What a dream I have but looks out of hand for a person like me living in Uganda. But all blessings to the Hillsong.
@jennywetherall8046
Love this song over n over❤
@joshuahorn3770
I love this song