Rescue
NewSong Lyrics

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Verse1
You are the source of life
And I can't be left behind
No one else will do
I will take hold of you

Chorus
I need You Jesus

To come to my rescue
Where else can I go
There's no other name by
Which I am saved
Capture me with Love

Verse2
My heart is yours for life
And I need your hand in mine
No one else will do
I put my trust in you

Bridge

I will follow you
This world has nothing for me.

Overall Meaning

The song Rescue by NewSong emphasizes the belief in Jesus Christ as the source of life and salvation. The first verse conveys the message that the singer cannot be left behind and needs Jesus because no one else will do. The individual needs to take hold of Jesus to move forward and achieve salvation. The chorus repeats the need for Jesus' rescue and acknowledges the power and importance of his name in saving. The lyrics emphasize that Jesus is the only savior and that no other alternative can fulfill the need for salvation.

The second verse is an expression of commitment to Jesus, stating that the heart belongs to him for life, and the singer needs his guiding hand. There is an acknowledgment that no one else can provide the trust and love that is required, and Jesus is the only one who satisfies these needs. The bridge reinforces the belief in following Jesus as the way to salvation and that the worldly things have nothing that the singer desires.

Line by Line Meaning

You are the source of life
You are the reason why I live and exist.

And I can't be left behind
I can't afford to be without you, Jesus.

No one else will do
No one else can fill the void you fill in my life.

I will take hold of you
I will cling to you, Jesus, and trust in you.

I need You Jesus
I can't do without you, Jesus.

To come to my rescue
Please save me from my troubles, Jesus.

Where else can I go
There's nowhere else I can turn to for help.

There's no other name by
Only your name, Jesus, can save me.

Which I am saved
Only by believing in you, Jesus, I can be saved.

Capture me with Love
Fill my heart with your love, Jesus.

My heart is yours for life
I give you my heart forever, Jesus.