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Though He Slay Me
Place Of Skulls Lyrics
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Though He slay me, yet I will hope in Him
Jesus, will you teach me to deny myself
Jesus, will you show me how to die to myself
My flesh is weak, my soul is frail
But in my weakness Your love never fails
Though He slay me, yet I will hope in Him
This passing world, all in vain, still tugs at my heart
With all its desires and promises, it can never impart
Obedience over sacrifice
Is Your desire, not by my own device
May Your glory be a covering for all my iniquities
That leads me back into Your arms of righteousness
I fell behind, thought that I could do this on my own
Then all my trust fell to dust, and left me all alone
The lyrics of Place of Skulls' song "Though He Slay Me" speak to the unwavering faith and trust that the singer has in Jesus, in the face of trials and tribulations. The repetition of the phrase "Though He slay me, yet I will hope in Him" emphasizes this unshakable devotion and belief, even when faced with the possibility of death.
The singer acknowledges their own weakness and frailty, but also recognizes that in their vulnerability, Jesus' love never fails. The request for Jesus to teach the singer how to deny themselves and die to themselves speaks to the Christian concept of dying to one's own desires and submitting to God's will.
The lyrics also touch on the struggle between worldly desires and obedience to God's will, recognizing that the things the world has to offer can never truly satisfy. The singer acknowledges that true obedience is not achieved through sacrifice alone, but through a heart fully devoted to God.
Line by Line Meaning
Though He slay me, yet I will hope in Him
Even if God causes me to suffer or die, I will still trust and have faith in Him.
Though He slay me, yet I will hope in Him
Even if God causes me to suffer or die, I will still trust and have faith in Him.
Jesus, will you teach me to deny myself
Jesus, please instruct me on how to reject my own desires and interests.
Jesus, will you show me how to die to myself
Jesus, demonstrate to me how to put aside my own life and ambitions.
My flesh is weak, my soul is frail
My body and mind are fragile and susceptible.
But in my weakness Your love never fails
In spite of my vulnerability, God's love is always dependable.
Though He slay me, yet I will hope in Him
Even if God causes me to suffer or die, I will still trust and have faith in Him.
Though He slay me, yet I will hope in Him
Even if God causes me to suffer or die, I will still trust and have faith in Him.
This passing world, all in vain, still tugs at my heart
The temporary and pointless nature of this world still entices me.
With all its desires and promises, it can never impart
No matter how alluring this world is, it can never provide lasting fulfillment.
Obedience over sacrifice
Following God's will is more important than religious acts or offerings.
Is Your desire, not by my own device
This is what God wants, not my own preference.
May Your glory be a covering for all my iniquities
May God's greatness and honor shield me from my wrongdoings.
That leads me back into Your arms of righteousness
So that I can return to God's path of moral goodness.
I fell behind, thought that I could do this on my own
I lagged behind, believing I could handle life without God.
Then all my trust fell to dust, and left me all alone
But then my confidence crumbled away, leaving me isolated and abandoned.
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