Be Thou Near To Me Feat. Selah
Jim Brickman Feat. Selah Lyrics


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Oh, Lord I come with heart, here open
For in my hour of darkness I may be
Seeking the joy of love unspoken
Oh, Lord be Thou near to me

And the holy voices sing Hallelu (Hallelujah)
Ever will Thy reign be
As I wander through this life
Oh, Lord be Thou near to me

Though in this burden of my making
Yet in the shadows, still a light I see
Maker whose love is not forsaken
Oh, Lord be Thou near to me

And the holy voices sing Hallelu (Hallelujah)
Ever will Thy reign be
As I wander through this life
Oh, Lord be Thou near to me

And the holy voices sing Hallelu (Hallelujah)
Ever will Thy reign be
As I wander through this life




Oh, Lord be Thou near to me
Oh, Lord be Thou near to me

Overall Meaning

In this song, the first half of each verse expresses the singer's vulnerability and need for love and support during difficult times. The lyrics "Oh, Lord I come with heart, here open / For in my hour of darkness I may be / Seeking the joy of love unspoken / Oh, Lord be Thou near to me" communicate a sense of desperation and a plea for comfort from a higher power. The second half of each verse declares the singer's faith and trust in God's love and mercy, even amidst personal struggles. The lines "And the holy voices sing Hallelu / Ever will Thy reign be / As I wander through this life / Oh, Lord be Thou near to me" express gratitude and reverence for God's unwavering presence and guidance, and a sense of awe at the power of divine grace.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, Lord I come with heart, here open
I come before you, Lord, with an open and honest heart


For in my hour of darkness I may be
During my times of struggle and doubt, I come to you, Lord


Seeking the joy of love unspoken
Yearning for the love and joy that words cannot express


Oh, Lord be Thou near to me
Please stay close to me, Lord


And the holy voices sing Hallelu (Hallelujah)
The angels rejoice and give praise to you, Lord


Ever will Thy reign be
Your reign will last forever, Lord


As I wander through this life
As I journey through this world


Though in this burden of my making
Even though I am responsible for my own struggles


Yet in the shadows, still a light I see
I can still see the hope and light in the midst of difficulty


Maker whose love is not forsaken
You are the Creator who never abandons us with your love


Oh, Lord be Thou near to me
Please stay close to me, Lord


And the holy voices sing Hallelu (Hallelujah)
The angels rejoice and give praise to you, Lord


Ever will Thy reign be
Your reign will last forever, Lord


As I wander through this life
As I journey through this world


And the holy voices sing Hallelu (Hallelujah)
The angels rejoice and give praise to you, Lord


Ever will Thy reign be
Your reign will last forever, Lord


As I wander through this life
As I journey through this world


Oh, Lord be Thou near to me
Please stay close to me, Lord




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Written by: David Grow

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