Jesus Lover Of My Soul
Red Mountain Church Lyrics
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Let me to Thy bosom fly,
While the nearer waters roll,
While the tempest still is high.
Hide me, O my Savior, hide,
’Til life’s storm is past;
Safe into the haven guide;
Receive my soul at last.
Other refuge have I none,
I helpless, hang on Thee;
Leave, oh leave me not alone,
Support and comfort me.
All my trust on Thee is stayed,
All help from Thee I bring;
Cover my defenseless head
In the shadow of Thy wing.
Thou, O Christ, are all I want,
Here more than all I find;
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint,
Heal the sick, and lead the blind.
Just and holy is Thy Name,
I am all unrighteousness;
False and full of sin I am;
Thou art full of truth and grace.
Plenteous grace with Thee is found,
Grace to cover all my sin;
Let the healing streams abound;
Make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art,
Let me take of Thee;
Spring Thou up within my heart;
For all eternity.
The song "Jesus Lover of My Soul" is a prayerful hymn that speaks of spiritual refuge and the human need for a savior. The opening lines ask Jesus to be a refuge for the soul while the storms of life rage on. The metaphor of a ship caught in a storm represents the human condition of being battered by the struggles of life with no safe haven in sight. The lyrics appeal to Jesus as the only source of peace and safety in times of trouble, pleading with him to hide the singer until the storm of life has passed.
The second verse speaks of the singer's complete reliance on Christ. The singer acknowledges their own helplessness and declares Jesus to be their sole source of support and comfort. The metaphor changes to a young bird seeking shelter under the wings of its mother. The singer asks Jesus to cover them with his protective wing, acknowledging the need for safety and security in times of vulnerability.
The final verse acknowledges Christ as the source of all grace and the singer's ultimate desire. The singer declares that all they seek is in Jesus, stating that he is able to restore the fallen, comfort the weak, heal the sick, and lead the lost. The final plea is for Christ to let the singer take of him, to spring up in their heart, and lead them for all eternity. The lyrics ultimately speak to the deep human desire for a spiritual home and a loving savior who offers refuge.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus, lover of my soul,
You, Jesus, are the one who truly loves my soul.
Let me to Thy bosom fly,
Allow me to come close to You, to seek comfort and safety in Your embrace.
While the nearer waters roll,
Even though the dangers and challenges are approaching me.
While the tempest still is high.
During times when it feels like there is chaos and instability around me.
Hide me, O my Savior, hide,
Protect me, Jesus, take me under Your wing and shield me from harm's way.
’Til life’s storm is past;
Until the difficult times in life have passed.
Safe into the haven guide;
Lead me safely into a secure haven.
Receive my soul at last.
Take my soul into Your care when my time here on earth is done.
Other refuge have I none,
There is no other safe place to go than to You, Jesus.
I helpless, hang on Thee;
I am vulnerable and cling to You for support.
Leave, oh leave me not alone,
Please, Jesus, do not abandon me when I need You.
Support and comfort me.
Strengthen and console me.
All my trust on Thee is stayed,
My complete reliance and confidence are placed in You alone.
All help from Thee I bring;
All the help I need comes from You, Lord.
Cover my defenseless head
Protect me, who cannot always protect myself.
In the shadow of Thy wing.
Let me stay close to You, where I can find shelter and serenity.
Thou, O Christ, are all I want,
You, Jesus, are the only thing I truly desire.
Here more than all I find;
Here, in You, I find more than I could ever wish to have.
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint,
Life up those who have fallen, bring joy and encouragement to those who feel weak.
Heal the sick, and lead the blind.
Bring healing to those who are ill and guide those who are lost.
Just and holy is Thy Name,
Your name, Jesus, is righteous, pure, and perfect.
I am all unrighteousness;
I, on the other hand, am completely unworthy and imperfect.
False and full of sin I am;
I have sinned and am not truthful all the time.
Thou art full of truth and grace.
You, Lord, are abundant in truth and grace.
Plenteous grace with Thee is found,
You have an abundance of grace available to give.
Grace to cover all my sin;
Grace that can cover all of the sins I have committed.
Let the healing streams abound;
Allow healing to flow abundantly in all corners of my life.
Make and keep me pure within.
Cleanse and safeguard me from impurities within me.
Thou of life the fountain art,
You are the source of life in this world.
Let me take of Thee;
Allow me to take from You, Jesus.
Spring Thou up within my heart;
Flow and grow within my spirit.
For all eternity.
Always and forever, in this life and beyond.
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