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by your side
Hillsong Lyrics
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Come and sweep through this place
Oh we desire You
I just want to be with You be where You are
Dwell in your presence oh God
O I want to walk with You
And I will climb this mountain
And I'll step of the shore
And I have chosen to follow
And be by Your side forever more
Tell me what You want me to do Lord God
Tell me what You want for my life
Its Your's O God it's Yours
Do your will
Have Your way
Be Lord God in this place
O I want Your will to be done
The song By Your Side is a prayerful plea to God for his presence and favor. The opening verse of the song acknowledges the need for God's favor in our lives and in the world around us. The lyrics then express a deep desire to be in God's presence, to dwell with him and to walk with him. The chorus declares an unwavering commitment to follow God, to climb mountains and step out of comfort zones. The lyrics express a willingness to surrender to God's divine plan for our lives and to let him have his way in our lives.
The lyrics of the song are very emotive and paint a vivid picture of the singer's deep longings for God's presence. The use of metaphors such as "climbing mountains" and "stepping out of the shore" create a sense of adventure and risk-taking in following God. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of surrendering one's will to God and seeking his guidance for our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
O dear God we ask for your favour
We pray to be shown kindness and grace by You, God.
Come and sweep through this place
Please let Your spirit flow through this space and impact us all.
Oh we desire You
We long for a deep connection with You.
I just want to be with You be where You are
I yearn to be near You and experience Your presence.
Dwell in your presence oh God
I want to live in Your presence and never leave.
O I want to walk with You
I want to follow You and learn from You every day.
And I will climb this mountain
I will overcome any obstacle to be close to You.
And I'll step of the shore
I will leave my comfort zone to be with You.
And I have chosen to follow
I choose to devote my life to You.
And be by Your side forever more
I want to stay close to You for all eternity.
Tell me what You want me to do Lord God
I surrender to Your will and ask for guidance in my life.
Tell me what You want for my life
I seek Your purpose for my existence.
Its Your's O God it's Yours
My life belongs to You completely, God.
Do your will
I ask that Your plan for my life be fulfilled.
Have Your way
I trust You to lead me in the direction You desire.
Be Lord God in this place
Take control and reign over this space, God.
O I want Your will to be done
I hope for Your plan to come to fruition in my life.
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Oh God, we ask for Your favour
Come and sweep through this place
Oh, we desire You
I just wanna be with You, be where You are
Dwell in your presence, oh God
Oh, I wanna walk with You
And I will climb this mountain
And I'll step of the shore
And I have chosen to follow
And be by Your side forever more
Tell me what You want me to do, Lord God
Tell me what You want for my life
It's Yours, oh God, it's Yours
Do your will, have Your way
Be Lord God in this place
Oh, I want Your will to be done
And I will climb this mountain
And I'll step of the shore
And I have chosen to follow
And be by Your side forever more
And I will climb this mountain
And I'll step of the shore
And I have chosen to follow
And be by Your side forever more
Tell me what You want me to do, Lord God
Tell me what You want for my life
It's Yours, oh God, it's Yours
Do your will, have Your way
Be Lord God in this place
Oh, I want Your will to be done
And I will climb this mountain
And I'll step of the shore
And I have chosen to follow
And be by Your side forever more
And I will climb this mountain
And I'll step of the shore
And I have chosen to follow
And be by Your side forever more
@jmp712
Lets look in the purity of this song. :)
" I have chosen follow" this is so amazing. Choosing God above anything else.
"Tell me what you want me to do Lord God. Tell me what you want for my life Oh God it is Yours"
This kind of heart and obedience to God is my one desire.
"Be by your side forevermore" Letting God take the lead in your life. You are always on His side waiting to follow whatever He will says.
Glory all belongs to God.
Marty you will come back! In the Name of Jesus! Godbless you.
@jeromeablen431
God is not yet done with you Marty, I believe He will restore you again.. He will never let you go.
@mariloucanada3798
Yes HE will restore Marty. Amen.
@dorothypearl6375
AMEN!
@bernicerogers2383
I do hope so and pray for this guy but it depends on Marty too and what he decides. ❤️
@deilightsalt2716
bring me back to this time... i miss the original hillsong band. full of sincerity and anointing <3
@chinazanwachukwu4883
I can't believe it's you, Marty.
Jesus please bring him back 😭. Don't leave him, Lord. May your grace find him.
@IsaacEzra
Amen
@rayalvinpangan6802
I am 17 when i first heard this song, Now i am 27 but still sound fresh for me, Eyes become teary when i am listening to this song. Really love this!
@benitankechiagbara8519
Was was 10 when I first heard this song, now I'm 29, my mum bought it and we played in at home every Saturday morning. The revival this song birthed in me remains fresh! I just remembered it in my spirit and came to search it out! Thank you Hillsong.
@mariaoh1989
The time where the Hillsong is soooo anointed and the Holy Spirit is so tangeable. There’s something in Hillsong today that i can’t explain. :(