Since his first solo project in 1983, Smith has become one of the most popular artists in the contemporary Christian music world, while also finding considerable success in the mainstream. Smith has frequently topped both Christian radio and Billboard charts and is often listed as one of the top keyboardists in rock and roll in Keyboard Magazine. Smith has sold more than 13 million records and has had 29 #1 hit songs. By 2005, he had garnered 14 gold records and 5 platinum records, 40 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and 3 Grammy Awards. He was also named one of People magazine's most beautiful people.
The Glory Songfacts reports that recorded with a 65-piece London orchestra, Glory is Christian musician Michael W. Smith’s seventeenth studio album and his second instrumental record. It was released November 22, 2011. His first instrumental album was Freedom, which was released November 21, 2000.
I Lay Me Down
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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Love and mercy
From an infinite supply
I have found here
Living water
From a well that won't run dry
At Your feet
At Your feet
I place my crowns
Let surrender be the only sound
At Your feet
I lay me down
Fear and failure
Pride and hatred
You see all I've tried to hide
But sweet mercy
Has embraced me
Wrath has turned to life divine
At Your feet
I bow in wonder
At Your feet
I place my crowns
Let surrender be the only sound
At Your feet
I lay me down
At Your feet
I bow in wonder
At Your feet
I place my crowns
Let surrender be the only sound
At Your feet
I lay me down
Into my emptiness
You speak life and give me breath
I lay me down
Undone by holiness
Take my all and nothing less
I lay me down
Into my emptiness
You speak life and give me breath
I lay me down
Undone by holiness
Take my all and nothing less
I lay me down
At Your feet
I bow in wonder
At Your feet
I place my crowns
Let surrender be the only sound
At Your feet
I lay me down
At Your feet
I lay me down
The lyrics of Michael W. Smith's "I Lay Me Down" is a song of surrender and praise to God. The first line already sets up the theme of finding love and mercy from infinite supply, which for Christians, refers to the love of God that never runs out. The next lines speak of the living water, which is a metaphor for the Holy Spirit, that continually refreshes us and gives life.
The second verse explores the reality of human frailty and the darkness that resides within us, but then speaks of the miracle of God's mercy that turns wrath into life divine. The bridge of the song is a beautiful picture of emptiness meeting fullness, and the holiness of God meeting the unworthiness of man. The lyrics display a heart fully surrendered to God and willing to lay it all down at His feet.
Overall, "I Lay Me Down" is a powerful reminder to Christians of the love and mercy of God, and that true surrender means letting go of everything and laying it all down at His feet.
Line by Line Meaning
I have found here Love and mercy From an infinite supply
I have discovered an abundance of love and mercy at this place.
I have found here Living water From a well that won't run dry
I have found what I need to sustain me forever.
At Your feet I bow in wonder
I am in awe of you and your greatness, and I humbly worship you.
At Your feet I place my crowns
I recognize that all my achievements and accomplishments mean nothing in comparison to you, and I surrender them to you.
Let surrender be the only sound
My only desire is to give myself completely to you.
Fear and failure Pride and hatred You see all I've tried to hide
I am aware that you see everything I have tried to conceal - my fears, failures, pride and hatred included.
But sweet mercy Has embraced me Wrath has turned to life divine
However, you have shown me mercy and embraced me regardless of my shortcomings. Instead of receiving wrath, I have received eternal life.
Into my emptiness You speak life and give me breath
Despite my emptiness and inadequacy, you fill me with life and breath through your words.
Undone by holiness Take my all and nothing less
I am overwhelmed by your holiness, and I give you everything I am without holding back anything.
At Your feet I lay me down
In total surrender, I lay myself at your feet, ready to do your will.
Lyrics © Integrity Music
Written by: JARED ANDERSON, MICHAEL R. FARREN, MICHAEL WHITAKER SMITH, SETH DAVID ; MOSLEY
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Chi 2282
Beautiful and powerful 🔥🔥🔥🔥
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I love song 🎶
rosemary chang
Love the lyrics ... touches my soul
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I love song 🎶
Loza Nalawa
I love it...God Bless u Michael with more blessed lyrics
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Rahul obulesh
Truly amazing song
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Bharat Garud
This man is so anointed
God bless you Michael
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I love song song 🎶