He knows my name
Peter Shambrook Lyrics
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He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in his hands
I have a Father
He calls me His own
He'll never leave me
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And He hears me when I call
The song "He Knows My Name" by Peter Shambrook is a worship song that expresses the singer's relationship with God as a Father and Maker. The lyrics of the song convey a deep sense of personal connection, love, and care that the singer has with God, who created him/her and knows every detail of his/her life. According to the first line, the singer acknowledges that he was made by a Maker, who formed his heart before even time began. This imagery of preexistence suggests that the singer's life has a divine purpose that was predetermined before his birth.
The second stanza explains that the singer's Maker is also his Father, who calls him His own. This line reinforces the idea that God has a personal relationship with the singer, and he will never leave him/her no matter where he/she goes. The final line of the song "He knows my name" forms the song's refrain, which is repeated throughout the song. This line further emphasizes that God knows every detail of the singer's life, including his/her name, every thought, each tear that falls, and hears him/her when he/she calls.
Line by Line Meaning
I have a Maker
I am not a coincidence, I was intentionally created by a divine being.
He formed my heart
My innermost being was crafted with care by my creator.
Before even time began
My existence was planned before the universe came into being.
My life was in his hands
From my beginning until now, my creator has been in control of my life.
I have a Father
Not just a maker, but also a loving parent who watches over me.
He calls me His own
I am not alone, I belong to my caring father.
He'll never leave me
No matter what happens, my loving father will always be with me.
No matter where I go
Even when I wander and feel lost, my father remains by my side.
He knows my name
My father knows me intimately and personally by name.
He knows my every thought
My father understands my innermost desires, fears, and hopes.
He sees each tear that falls
My father is aware of my every sorrow and heartache, and is not indifferent to my pain.
And He hears me when I call
Every time I cry out to him, my father is listening and ready to comfort me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: TOMMY WALKER
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Jeanine Weintz
Any chance you have the song by Peter, "But For You" that is uploaded?