I Will Serve Thee
The Booth Brothers Lyrics
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You have given life to me
I was nothing before You found me
You have given life to me
Heartaches, broken pieces
Ruined lives are why You died on Calvary
Your touch was what I longed for
You have given life to me
The Booth Brothers's song "I Will Serve Thee" is a clear expression of the love and devotion one feels for God. The lyrics speak of the overwhelming gratitude and appreciation for the gift of life that God has given the singer. They speak of the singer's realization that they were nothing before God found them and gave them life. The heartaches and broken pieces, the struggles and suffering are all things that God bore on Calvary by dying for us. The singer feels that this sacrifice shows how much God loves us and how much we mean to Him. The chorus of the song is a declaration of the singer's willingness to serve God with every ounce of their being because they love Him so much.
The song speaks of the transformative power of God's touch on one's life. It suggests that it is only through God's love and grace that we can become our best selves. The song ends with the declaration that God has given life to the singer and that they will serve Him forever. This song is a beautiful and powerful testament to the love and devotion that people feel towards God, and the lyrics capture this sentiment so perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
I will serve Thee because I love Thee
My love for You motivates me to serve and devote myself to You.
You have given life to me
You saved me and gave me a new life filled with hope and purpose.
I was nothing before You found me
I was lost and without direction until You sought me out and gave me a purpose.
Heartaches, broken pieces
My past was filled with pain and struggles.
Ruined lives are why You died on Calvary
You sacrificed Your life for all of us, even those whose lives were ruined and seemingly beyond repair.
Your touch was what I longed for
I craved Your love and affection, and found fulfillment and healing in Your embrace.
You have given life to me
Once again, Your love has saved me and given me a new purpose and reason to live.
Writer(s): Willam J. Gaither, Gloria Gaither
Contributed by Caleb G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@LaRueBeatty-zk1qp
Good message for all Christians. Praying for all unbelievers to recognize their need for salvation. Jesus is the only to God and heaven.
@AlexSilli
It's like comfort when I hear this song hallelujah, praise be to God, Amen
@AlexSilli
It's relief to hear this song hallelujah to the God, for sending his son to die for me apoor sinner
@user-vh3ch4lk2b
I love to hear Michael sing
@LaRueBeatty-zk1qp
Glad these young men are using their talents to witness to the Lord and his guiding.
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@gertrudeemelander3415
On day we all will get to sing with the Booth brothers in heaven. What a wonderful day that will be. Love them.
@nicoleessandoh7966
Best rendition of this song I have ever heard. Those voices, wow, the harmony is perfect! The words are like a dagger that pierces my heartโฆ.I was nothing until YOU found meโฆ.glory be to JESUS!
@teodoraquino8379
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@wayofchristministries6817
Amen
Praise the Lord
@ruthedwards5883
This was my pray, to serve the Lord with all my life.