In 2002, the band released their popular second album, Spoken For, which produced two more Top 10 hits. The combined success of the band's first two albums garnered a nomination for the Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist at the American Music Awards.
In 2004, MercyMe released Undone which produced two Top 10 hits: Here With Me which also hit Billboard's Top 100 chart that same year, and In The Blink of an Eye which, as of the end of 2005, was at #5 on R&R's top Christian hits. In 2005 they also released their Christmas album titled The Christmas Sessions.
2006 saw the release of the album Coming Up to Breathe, which peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Christian Albums, and #13 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Also released was Coming Up to Breathe Acoustic.
In 2007, MercyMe released their newest album, All That Is Within Me, which debuted at #15 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart.
In 2010 they released The Generous Mr. Lovewell. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Christian Albums chart.
August 30, 2011 they released an album titled The Worship Sessions; it's currently exclusive to Family Christian Bookstores and can not be found on iTunes or Amazon.
The The Hurt & The Healer Songfacts says that their eighth major label studio album, The Hurt & Tye Healer, will be released on May 22, 2012. The record was produced by Brown Bannister and Dan Muckala and is centered around the concept of bringing healing to the hurting.
Jesus Come Quickly
MercyMe Lyrics
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Jesus come quickly
Jesus sing over us
Jesus look down on us
And smile at what you see
Jesus come quickly
Jesus please hold us tight
Jesus with all your might
(Chorus)
Come quickly Lord, oh please show your face
Revive us now from our lifeless state
We need your help oh this world can't wait
Show us your grace and your mercy
Jesus come quickly
The song "Jesus Come Quickly" by MercyMe is a prayerful plea to the Lord to intervene in the lives of humanity. The song calls on Jesus to come quickly, to look down on us, to hold us tight, and to sing over us. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency, desperation and the need for divine intervention in a world that is full of turmoil and uncertainty. The song acknowledges that human efforts to fix things are not enough, and we need the help of Jesus to set us free from the burdens that weigh us down.
The song is a call to all those who are weary, broken and hurting to turn to Jesus for comfort, healing, and hope. It reminds us that Jesus' love is sufficient to heal our wounds and set us free from the things that hold us back. The song is a reminder that in times of trouble, we should never lose faith but instead keep our hearts open to Jesus' love and mercy.
Overall, "Jesus Come Quickly" is a powerful song that inspires listeners to seek Jesus' intervention in their lives, reminding them that even in the darkest of times, there is hope and comfort to be found in the arms of the Savior.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus come quickly
We are eagerly waiting for your arrival, Jesus, with open hearts and minds.
Jesus sing over us
Your calming voice and soothing words can soothe our chaotic life and give us hope and joy.
Jesus look down on us
We want you to take notice of us, our struggles, and our needs. We want to be under your protective eyes.
And smile at what you see
We hope that our faith and love for you will bring a smile to your face, and you will be pleased with us.
Jesus please hold us tight
We need your warm embrace and a sense of security as we face the challenges of life. We hope you will never let us go.
Jesus with all your might
We know you're capable of anything, and we want you to use all your power and strength to keep us safe and guide us.
For your love will set us free
We firmly believe that your unconditional love for us will give us freedom from fear, anxiety and bondages.
Come quickly Lord, oh please show your face
We are eagerly begging you to show yourself to us, Jesus, to provide us with a clear path forward in life.
Revive us now from our lifeless state
We need a renewing of our spirits, passion, and vigor to bring us out of our spiritually dead state.
We need your help oh this world can't wait
Your guidance and interventions are essential for our world's health and prosperity. We hope and pray you intervene in our affairs soon.
Show us your grace and your mercy
We need your grace and mercy, Lord, to heal our broken hearts, restore our souls, and pave the way to salvation.
Jesus come quickly
We end with the same fervent appeal, asking you to come to us quickly, Jesus. Our hearts and souls are in need of your presence.
Contributed by Bailey Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ania Bhamra
I have this song for St Peter's school