Full Attention peaked the Billboard Top Christian and Gospel Albums Chart at #47, and the only single released from the album, "Sweetly Broken", peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Chart during a 20-week stay. However, the single has already grown to be a worship staple in churches and on Christian radio stations all over the United States.
Riddle is a former middle school youth pastor at the Anaheim Vineyard in Anaheim, California, a position he held for 6 years, as well as leading worship at the church. He took the position after a few years of playing in a mainstream band with no success. Being in the position allowed for the inspiration with which he penned the songs that appear on Full Attention.
Riddle is married with three children."
One Thing
Jeremy Riddle Lyrics
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And to this end to never part
A devoted and simple life
A focus of mind and heart
On Jesus, on Jesus
I want to know Jesus
I must know Jesus
My request is not naive
Nor made without counting cost
The whole of my life is Yours
Everything else is lost
You can take this world
All its lust and lies
For I've resolved to know
Nothing but Christ and Him crucified
I've resolved to know Jesus
I want to know Jesus
Oh, I want to know You, Jesus
I want to know You, Jesus
Yes, I want to know
The lyrics to Jeremy Riddle's "One Thing" express a deep longing for a focused and devoted life centered on Jesus. The singer desires to never part from this pursuit of knowing Jesus intimately. The phrase "on Jesus, on Jesus" repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the singular focus of the singer's heart and mind. The lyrics mention that this desire is not naive, acknowledging that it comes with a cost - giving up everything else in life to know Christ and Him crucified. The chorus concludes with a powerful statement of the singer's ultimate goal: "I want to know You, Jesus".
The theme of "One Thing" is a common one in Christian worship songs. It speaks to the desire to live a life of purpose and focus on the most important thing - knowing and following Jesus. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, using repetition to drive home the message. The melody is also simple and easy to follow, and the song is often used as a slow and contemplative worship tune.
Line by Line Meaning
This one thing I much desire
My utmost aspiration is to achieve one thing in life above all
And to this end to never part
To attain this goal, I would never want to separate from the path leading to it
A devoted and simple life
I strive for a life which is sincere and unpretentious
A focus of mind and heart
I seek to concentrate my mental and emotional faculties towards this one end
On Jesus, on Jesus
I want to keep my focus fixed upon Jesus
I want to know Jesus
My aim is to truly understand Jesus
I must know Jesus
Knowing Jesus is not optional but essential for me
My request is not naive
My plea is not impractical or unrealistic
Nor made without counting cost
I have taken into account the sacrifices and expenses required to achieve my goal
The whole of my life is Yours
I surrender my entire existence to Jesus
Everything else is lost
All other pursuits and possessions would be worthless without Jesus
You can take this world
Even if I lose everything in this world
All its lust and lies
Including all its tempting pleasures and deceitful promises
For I've resolved to know
Because I have made a firm decision to understand
Nothing but Christ and Him crucified
Only the knowledge of Jesus Christ and His sacrifice on the cross truly matters to me
Oh, I want to know You, Jesus
I long to have a deep personal relationship with Jesus
Yes, I want to know
I am absolutely certain that I want to know Jesus
Contributed by Annabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Laura Helena
Higher than the mountains that I face
Stronger than the power of the grave
Constant through the trial and the change
One thing remains
This one thing remains
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Because on and on and on and on it goes
Before it overwhelms and satisfies my soul
And I never, ever, have to be afraid
One thing remains
This one thing remains
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love
In death, and in life
I'm confident and covered by the power of your great love
My debt is paid, there's nothing that can separate
My heart from Your great love
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me, it never fails
On and on
Your love goes on and on
Singing your love
Your love goes on and on
His love goes on and on
Sing it
Because on and on and on and on it goes
Before it overwhelms and satisfies my soul
And I never, ever, have to be afraid
This one thing remains
This one thing remains
Your love never fails
Your love never fails
Your love never fails
Your love never fails
Your love never fails me
Your grace never fails me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
It's a great love
It's a great love
Oh, it's a great love
Your love, Your love, Your love, Your love
It's a great love
Your love abounds
Your love abounds
All this stuff is shadow play
Your love, Your love, Your love, Your love
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love
It's still alive in your love
Your love, Your love, Your love
It's your love, it's Your love
It never fails, it never fails, it never fails, it never fails
Gospel Love Songs
To anybody who's reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind right now. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life. Amen.!
Daniel Stracey
Amen 🙏🙌
Laura Helena
Higher than the mountains that I face
Stronger than the power of the grave
Constant through the trial and the change
One thing remains
This one thing remains
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Because on and on and on and on it goes
Before it overwhelms and satisfies my soul
And I never, ever, have to be afraid
One thing remains
This one thing remains
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love
In death, and in life
I'm confident and covered by the power of your great love
My debt is paid, there's nothing that can separate
My heart from Your great love
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me, it never fails
On and on
Your love goes on and on
Singing your love
Your love goes on and on
His love goes on and on
Sing it
Because on and on and on and on it goes
Before it overwhelms and satisfies my soul
And I never, ever, have to be afraid
This one thing remains
This one thing remains
Your love never fails
Your love never fails
Your love never fails
Your love never fails
Your love never fails me
Your grace never fails me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
It's a great love
It's a great love
Oh, it's a great love
Your love, Your love, Your love, Your love
It's a great love
Your love abounds
Your love abounds
All this stuff is shadow play
Your love, Your love, Your love, Your love
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love never fails, and never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love
It's still alive in your love
Your love, Your love, Your love
It's your love, it's Your love
It never fails, it never fails, it never fails, it never fails
Xenia
Thanks!! Be Blessed! =)
Juliven Valle
I've got the joy joy joy down in my heart to stay!
And im so happy so very happy coz I've got the love of Jesus in heart. ...
Lee Ahn Chan
The tide comes and goes, but the love of God remains forever💖💖💖
clarine _
His love never fails, His grace never fails, and He never even once fails me. His name is Jesus! ♥️
Danie Cbrls
“In death, and in life
I'm confident and covered by the power of your great love”
Doris Amollo
My favourite song one thing remains hallelujah your love never fails
Armand Walebo
Glory to God