Artist and abolitionist, Lamont Hiebert, has been writing, recording and pe… Read Full Bio ↴Artist and abolitionist, Lamont Hiebert, has been writing, recording and performing music under the band name Ten Shekel Shirt since 2001. His most well-known songs include the #1 hit Ocean, Fragile, Spark, Meet With Me, Wartime Lullaby and Cheer Up.

Lamont is also the co-founder of Love146 - an international organization working to abolish child sex slavery and exploitation. Many of his songs reflect his commitment to this cause and to the restoration of survivors of abuse and exploitation. He has been the musical guest of a wide variety of hosts including GQ Magazine, NBA, International Justice Mission, Yale Sex Week, feminist gatherings, mega churches, synagogues and bars.

Lamont grew up in rural British Columbia, Canada, where he learned to love music, partying with friends and of course ice hockey. He is currently based in New Haven, Connecticut where he continues to pursue music and develop programs for Love146.

Over the years, many friends have collaborated with Lamont under the band name Ten Shekel Shirt including Jonny Rodgers, Austin Morrison, Tommy Lee, Colin Meyer, Jake Carey and Tim Sway.

The Ten Shekel Shirt discography includes Much, Risk and the most recent album Jubilee.

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Meet With Me
Ten Shekel Shirt Lyrics

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I'm here to meet with you
come and meet with me
I'm here to find you
reveal yourself to me

As I wait, you make me strong
As I long, draw me to your arms
As I stand and sing your praise

You come, you come and you fill this place
Won't you come, Won't you come and fill this place

I'm here to meet with you
Come and meet with me
I'm here to find you,
reveal yourself to me

As I wait, you make me strong
As I long, draw me to your arms
As I stand and sing your praise
You come, you come and you fill this place
Won't you come, Won't you come and fill this place

I'm here to meet with you
Come and meet with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ten Shekel Shirt's song "Meet With Me" are an invitation to God to come and meet with the singer. The lyrics express a longing and a desire to connect with God, to be in His presence, and to have Him reveal Himself to the singer. The repetition of the line "I'm here to meet with you, come and meet with me" reinforces the singer's intention and desire to connect with God.

The lyrics also acknowledge the power and strength that God gives to the singer as they wait for Him. They express the singer's faith in God's ability to draw them close and fill them with His presence. The emphasis on singing praises to God as a means of inviting Him to fill the place is a common theme in many worship songs and speaks to the importance of worship in creating an environment for God to be present.

Overall, the lyrics of "Meet With Me" are a heartfelt prayer for connection with God, expressed through the medium of music and worship.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm here to meet with you
I have come to be in your presence and connect with you.

Come and meet with me
I invite you to come and be present with me and connect with me.

I'm here to find you
I have come with the intention to seek you out and connect with you.

Reveal yourself to me
I ask that you make yourself known and apparent to me in this moment.

As I wait, you make me strong
As I patiently seek and wait for you, you give me strength and courage.

As I long, draw me to your arms
As I deeply yearn and desire for you, please pull me into your comforting embrace.

As I stand and sing your praise
As I stand here and lift up your name in worship and adoration,

You come, you come and you fill this place
You manifest your presence and fill this space with your love and grace.

Won't you come, Won't you come and fill this place
Please, I implore you, come and fill this place with your presence and touch us all.

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Lamont Hiebert

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