Hailing originally from Adelaide, the Planetshakers Band is now based in Melbourne at Planetshakers City Church, under the leadership of Senior Pastors Russell and Sam Evans.
With over 20 internationally acclaimed albums, the band tour annually to the USA, UK, Europe, South Africa, South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Since 1997, the band has grown substantially with two teams now travelling the globe regularly.
Abide With Me
Planetshakers Lyrics
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Come, come, come, I need You
More than life itself
More than anything else
Abide with me, oh
Abide with me, oh
I want more, so much more
Holy Spirit move in me, Holy Spirit touch me
I want more, so much more
Come, come, come, my Saviour
Come, come, come, my Healer
Covered by Your love
Safe within Your arms
Abide with me, oh
Abide with me, oh
Abide with me, oh
Abide with me, oh
Holy Spirit breathe in me, Holy Spirit fill me
I want more, so much more
Holy Spirit move in me, Holy Spirit touch me
I want more, so much more
Heaven open, glory fall down, fill us once again
Our hearts are open, longing for You, touch us once again
Heaven open, glory fall down, fill us once again
Our hearts are open, longing for You, touch us once again
Abide with me, oh
Abide with me, oh
Abide with me, oh
Abide with me, oh
The lyrics to Planetshakers' song "Abide With Me" express a deep longing for God's presence and guidance. The repeated phrase "come, come, come" emphasizes the singer's desire for God to be near and present in their life. The lines "I want You...More than anything else" and "covered by Your love, safe within Your arms" suggest that the singer recognizes the importance of God's love and protection.
The chorus "Abide with me, oh" is a prayerful plea for God to remain with the singer, suggesting a desire for a consistent and constant relationship with God. The verses also address the Holy Spirit, requesting that He breathe, fill, move, and touch the singer. This highlights the importance of the Holy Spirit in the Christian faith and suggests that the singer desires to be led and empowered by Him.
Line by Line Meaning
Come, come, come, I want You
Expressing their desire for the presence of God
Come, come, come, I need You
Expressing their need for the presence of God
More than life itself
Acknowledging the importance of God's presence above all else
More than anything else
Emphasizing the supremacy of God's presence above all other things
Abide with me, oh
Requesting for God's continued presence and guidance
Abide with me, oh
Requesting for God's continued presence and guidance
Holy Spirit breathe in me, Holy Spirit fill me
Asking the Holy Spirit to fill them with its presence and guidance
I want more, so much more
Expressing their desire for more of the Holy Spirit's presence
Holy Spirit move in me, Holy Spirit touch me
Asking the Holy Spirit to move within them and touch their hearts
I want more, so much more
Expressing their desire for more of the Holy Spirit's presence
Come, come, come, my Saviour
Asking the Saviour, Jesus Christ, to enter their hearts and be with them
Come, come, come, my Healer
Asking Jesus Christ to heal them and guide them
Covered by Your love
Feeling the security and protection of God's love
Safe within Your arms
Feeling the comfort and assurance of God's presence
Abide with me, oh
Requesting for God's continued presence and guidance
Abide with me, oh
Requesting for God's continued presence and guidance
Abide with me, oh
Requesting for God's continued presence and guidance
Abide with me, oh
Requesting for God's continued presence and guidance
Heaven open, glory fall down, fill us once again
Praying for God's glory to fill them again and again
Our hearts are open, longing for You, touch us once again
Expressing their desire for God's presence to touch their hearts once again
Heaven open, glory fall down, fill us once again
Praying for God's glory to fill them again and again
Our hearts are open, longing for You, touch us once again
Expressing their desire for God's presence to touch their hearts once again
Abide with me, oh
Requesting for God's continued presence and guidance
Abide with me, oh
Requesting for God's continued presence and guidance
Abide with me, oh
Requesting for God's continued presence and guidance
Abide with me, oh
Requesting for God's continued presence and guidance
Contributed by Mila K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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i'd be playin this song if i be searching dnf 💀