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Dearly Loved
Jimmy Needham Lyrics
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Please lay down your arrows
For they're sure to pierce the skin
And water from a broken well
Will make you thirst again
When all things you've acquired
Are tested by the flames
And you can see them melting
It's worth it brothers
It's worth it friends
To know your maker
To lose your sin
Did you know that you are dearly loved
To the slaughters you are being led
Being told that it's a party
That this God is in your head
And every single lie
Sounds just like the greatest truth
But the one truth you're not hearing
Is that he died for you
No greater joy
No greater peace
No greater love than this
It's worth it brothers
It's worth it friends
To know your maker
To lose your sin
Did you know that you are dearly loved
Jimmy Needham's song "Dearly Loved" has deep and insightful lyrics about the nature of love and faith. The song starts with a reference to Matthew 11:28, where Jesus calls for the weary and burdened to come to him for rest. The first verse warns against the dangers of relying on material possessions and worldly pleasure, which will ultimately leave one unsatisfied and thirsty. However, when one's possessions are tested by fire, only faith remains, and the lyrics ask if in that moment one will call out to God.
The chorus is a call to recognize the value of knowing God, despite the sacrifices that may come with it. The second verse speaks to those who are being misled by false beliefs, which seem like the truth, but do not acknowledge the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross for their sins. The bridge emphasizes that the love of God is the greatest joy, peace, and love that one could ever experience. The song ends with a reminder of the central message: that knowing God and being loved by Him is the most precious thing one could ever have.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to consider the fleeting nature of worldly pursuits and to turn their focus to something more enduring and fulfilling - a relationship with God through His love and grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Please lay down your arrows
Let go of your harmful intentions or actions.
For they're sure to pierce the skin
They will hurt others and come back to hurt you.
And water from a broken well
Pursuing worldly desires will never satisfy.
Will make you thirst again
Those pursuits will end up leaving you empty and unfulfilled.
When all things you've acquired
When all your possessions and achievements.
Are tested by the flames
When they are put to the test.
And you can see them melting
When they are revealed to be temporary and insignificant.
Then will you call his name
That's when you will realize the value of a relationship with God.
To the slaughters you are being led
People and society encourage you on a self-destructive path.
Being told that it's a party
The choices you are making are supposed to be fun and enjoyable.
That this God is in your head
A false idea of God is being promoted.
And every single lie
All the false beliefs being fed to you.
Sounds just like the greatest truth
They seem convincing and convincing.
But the one truth you're not hearing
The one truth you haven't realized yet.
Is that he died for you
Jesus died on the cross to save you from your sins.
No greater joy
There is nothing more fulfilling.
No greater peace
There is nothing more calming and reassuring.
No greater love than this
There is no love that compares to the love Christ has for us.
To know your maker
To have a relationship with God.
To lose your sin
To be freed from the burden of sin.
Did you know that you are dearly loved
God loves you very much.
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angelica Shipps
So awesome to listen to this song at 24 when it helped me at 16 !! Crazy the faithfulness of God!
Jazmin Castro
Been looking for this song forever! Heard it when I was little while it was on the radio.
Bobbie Jones
He is a great person and really down to earth.
Maicah Castor
To God be the glory! Every line is powerful!
It's WORTH IT BROTHERS, to KNOW YOUR MAKER, to LOOSE your SIN."
NO GREATER JOY, NO GREATER PEACE, NO GREATER LOVE THAN THIS!
Stace Mr. KICKPICS Sanchez
Excellent voice and lyrics.
Justin McDonald
What a wonderful song..
Leticia Valdez
I love this song so much it's so beautiful
irishsetterarchie
Thank you Jimmy!! Praise God, Praise Yahushua (Jesus) and Praise the Holy Spirit!!
Priscy Lenz
Still blessing my soul
Jayme Swensen
this is such a lovely song!