Abide With Me
Sam Cox Lyrics


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come all you who are thirsty...
come to the water
come to the water
come all you broken hearted
come to the father
come to the father

come all you who are thirsty...
come to the water ...
come to the water ...
come all you broken hearted
come to the father ...
come to the father
unfailing love is waiting for us
here at the water... there's always enough

find your rest
find your freedom
here at the water
here at the water

alms of grace... eyes of mercy
this is our Father
this is our Father
unfailing love is waiting for us
come at the water... there's always enough
here at the water
here at the water

God you are here with us
tender love & mercy never fails
God you are here with us
we... hold... on to your love

God you are here with us
tender love & mercy never fails

God you are here with us
we... hold... on to your love...

unfailing love is waiting for us
come at the water... there's always enough




unfailing love is waiting for us
here at the water...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sam Cox's song "Abide with Me" call out to those who are thirsty, broken-hearted, or just in need of love and rest to come to the water and find what they seek. The repetition of "come to the father" emphasizes the idea that God is the source of this love and mercy that we all need. The phrase "unfailing love is waiting for us" is a powerful reminder that even in our lowest moments, we are never alone and always have access to a never-ending abundance of God's love.


The imagery of water throughout the song represents the cleansing and renewal that we can experience when we come to God with open hearts. The line "alms of grace... eyes of mercy" further emphasizes the idea that God's love is freely given to all who seek it. The overall message of the song is one of hope and comfort, reminding us that no matter how lost or broken we may feel, God's love is always available to us.


Line by Line Meaning

come all you who are thirsty...
Let all those who crave and yearn for something, come towards the water to soothe their parched throats.


come to the water
Approach the water that will quench your thirst.


come to the water
Visit the water again that will satiate and satisfy you.


come all you broken hearted
All the sorrowful and dejected souls, come near the Father.


come to the father
Approach and draw close to the paternal figure.


come to the father
Visit and see the father again.


unfailing love is waiting for us
There is a love that will never desert and betray and that love is there, waiting for us.


here at the water... there's always enough
At this water source, there is always an abundance of things available for everyone.


find your rest
Discover repose and tranquility.


find your freedom
Find deliverance and liberation from all that binds and imprisons you.


here at the water
At this stream of water.


here at the water
Also, right here, where the water is.


alms of grace... eyes of mercy
Generous gifts that were given without expecting anything in return and compassionate eyes that show us undeserved kindness.


this is our Father
This is our paternal figure.


this is our Father
This person is, indeed, our father.


God you are here with us
Divine entity, you are here with us.


tender love & mercy never fails
Gentle and affectionate love and compassion, always endures and perseveres.


we... hold... on to your love
We grasp and cling tightly to your unyielding love.


unfailing love is waiting for us
A love that will never desert and betray and that love is there, waiting for us.


come at the water... there's always enough
Come towards the water, there is always an abundance of things available for everyone.


unfailing love is waiting for us
A love that will never desert and betray and that love is there, waiting for us.


here at the water
At this stream of water.




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