Redeeming Love
Harbourlight Lyrics
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Holding out Your hands to save me
The hands that bled on Calvary
The blood that set me free
But how I have run, I have run away
You overtake me with Your mercy
My tears of shame fall to the sea
Of unfailing love for me
I sing of redeeming love
It is the love that saved my life
It is the hope that gives me strength to carry on
You're the one who hold me
You're the one who loves me
Now I'm carried on the shoulders
Of Your grace that's strong to hold me
It carries me through valleys
Leads me into Your keep
Such great love to rescue me
By this love I've been redeemed
I will sing of your Love
Sing of your love
Sing of the blood that rescued me
This is redeeming love
The above lyrics from Harbourlight's song "Redeeming Love" describe a person overwhelmed by the love of God. The imagery of mountains falling down conveys the idea that even in the face of major obstacles or difficulties, God remains standing and ready to help. The hands that bled on Calvary refer to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the ultimate sacrifice made out of unconditional love for humanity. The redemption made possible by this sacrifice is what sets the singer free and allows them to overcome their shame and guilt. The repetition of the phrase "I sing of redeeming love" reinforces the idea that this love is what defines the singer's identity and purpose.
The second half of the lyrics continue with the idea of being carried and held up by the grace of God, which is described as strong enough to hold the singer even in the midst of valleys or difficult times. It is evident that the singer is grateful for this love and redemption, as they vow to continually sing of God's love and the blood that rescued them. The overall message of the song is that no matter what happens or how far a person may stray, the love of God is always available to redeem and save them.
Line by Line Meaning
As mountains fall down You're standing
Even if the strongest and sturdiest things crumble, God will always stand and remain unshaken.
Holding out Your hands to save me
God reaches out to save us and offer us His salvation.
The hands that bled on Calvary
The hands of Jesus that were wounded and spilled blood as a sacrifice for our sins.
The blood that set me free
We are forgiven and set free from sin by the blood of Jesus on the cross.
But how I have run, I have run away
Despite God's love, we have sinned and turned away from Him.
You overtake me with Your mercy
God relentlessly pursues us with His mercy and forgiveness.
My tears of shame fall to the sea
We feel remorse and sorrow for our sins and seek God's forgiveness.
Of unfailing love for me
God's love for us is steadfast and never-ending.
And I sing of redeeming love
We praise and worship God for His love that saves and redeems us.
Now I'm carried on the shoulders
God carries us and supports us when we are weak and broken.
Of Your grace that's strong to hold me
God's grace is powerful and able to sustain us even in difficult times.
It carries me through valleys
God guides us and gives us strength to overcome the hardships in life.
Leads me into Your keep
We are led to safety and refuge in God's loving arms.
Such great love to rescue me
God's immense love saves and delivers us from sin and death.
By this love I've been redeemed
It is God's love that has granted us redemption and salvation from our sins.
Sing of the blood that rescued me
We proclaim and celebrate the blood of Jesus that has saved us from sin and death.
This is redeeming love
God's love is what brings redemption, forgiveness, and salvation to our lives.
Contributed by Sydney I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.