I'll Never Forsake You
Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team Lyrics
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Of grief and affliction whom no man can save?
Has sickness surrounded, or unending night?
Uncertainty stolen your joy and your might?
O doubting, o fearful– remember His care,
The helpless and hopeless need never despair
For from your afflictions His glory shall spring–
Remember Your Father– His promise, His love:
"I'll never forsake you, this pain will not break you,
For I will remake you for unending joy;
My promise is faithful though now it is painful;
No power can trample My covenant love."
Remember your Savior– His grief and His pain,
The lonely affliction, unmerited shame.
Though you had betrayed Him, He died in your place;
The joy set before Him He offers by grace.
Remember Your Father– His promise, His love:
"I'll never forsake you, this pain will not break you,
For I will remake you for unending joy;
My promise is faithful though now it is painful;
No power can trample My covenant love."
"I'll never forsake you, this pain will not break you,
For I will remake you for unending joy;
My promise is faithful though now it is painful;
No power can trample My covenant love."
Remember Your Father– His promise, His love.
The Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team's song "I'll Never Forsake You" carries a message of hope and assurance, especially for those who may be going through difficult times in their lives. The first stanza of the song speaks to the weariness and pain that many may feel in life, where afflictions and sickness may seem to surround us, and joy and might may be absent. The second stanza, however, encourages us to remember God's care and promise that even in the midst of afflictions, His glory shall spring forth, and that we need never despair. The chorus then reiterates God's promise to never forsake us, even in the midst of pain and difficulty, and that He will remake us for unending joy.
The third stanza then reminds us of the sacrifice that Jesus made on our behalf, taking on our grief and pain and offering us the joy that was set before Him through His grace. The final stanza then reinforces the message of the chorus that we should always remember God's promise and His love, which will never forsake us.
Overall, the song is a powerful reminder that even in the midst of the most difficult circumstances, we can find hope and assurance in God's promise to never leave us or forsake us. The lyrics encourage us to remember our heavenly Father's love and care for us, even when we may not feel it, and to trust in His promise that He will one day remake us for unending joy.
Line by Line Meaning
O soul, are you weary from wave upon wave
Are you feeling tired and overwhelmed by a constant stream of challenges?
Of grief and affliction whom no man can save?
Are you struggling with sorrow and difficulty that no human can help you with?
Has sickness surrounded, or unending night?
Are you surrounded by illness or darkness that seems endless?
Uncertainty stolen your joy and your might?
Has uncertainty taken away your happiness and strength?
O doubting, o fearful – remember His care,
If you are doubting or afraid, remember that God cares for you,
The helpless and hopeless need never despair
Even if you feel helpless and hopeless, you should not despair, for God is with you,
For from your afflictions His glory shall spring –
God can bring good out of your suffering, and his glory will be revealed through it,
The deeper your sorrow, the louder you'll sing!
The more difficult your situation becomes, the more reason you have to praise God,
Remember Your Father – His promise, His love:
Remember God the Father and his promise to love and care for you,
"I'll never forsake you, this pain will not break you,
God promises to never abandon you, even in the midst of difficulty,
For I will remake you for unending joy;
God will bring you joy that will never end,
My promise is faithful though now it is painful;
God's promise is true, even if it doesn't feel that way right now,
No power can trample My covenant love."
God's love for you is unshakable and unstoppable,
Remember your Savior – His grief and His pain,
Remember Jesus and the pain he endured for you,
The lonely affliction, unmerited shame.
Jesus suffered alone and endured shame he did not deserve,
Though you had betrayed Him, He died in your place;
Despite your own failings and mistakes, Jesus died for you,
The joy set before Him He offers by grace.
Jesus offers you the joy he gained through his suffering, undeserved and freely given,
Remember Your Father – His promise, His love:
Once again, remember God the Father and his promise to love and care for you,
"I'll never forsake you, this pain will not break you,
God will never abandon you, even when things are difficult,
For I will remake you for unending joy;
God will bring you joy that will never end,
My promise is faithful though now it is painful;
God's promise to love and care for you is true, even when it doesn't feel that way,
No power can trample My covenant love."
God's love for you is unchanging and strong, and nothing can change that,
"I'll never forsake you, this pain will not break you,
Once again, God reassures you that he will never leave you and that your struggles will not destroy you,
For I will remake you for unending joy;
God will transform you and bring you joy that will never end,
My promise is faithful though now it is painful;
God's promise to love and care for you is always true, even when things are difficult,
No power can trample My covenant love."
God's love for you is unbreakable, and nothing can ever change that.
Contributed by Riley A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.