In Tenderness
The Sing Team Lyrics
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Weary and sick with sin
And on His shoulders brought me
Back to His fold again
While angels in His presence sang
Until the courts of heaven rang
Oh, the love that sought me!
Oh, the grace that brought me to the fold of God
Grace that brought me to the fold of God
He died for me while I was sinning
Needy and poor and blind
He whispered to assure me
""I've found thee; thou art Mine""
I never heard a sweeter voice
It made my aching heart rejoice
Oh, the love that sought me!
Oh, the blood that bought me!
Oh, the grace that brought me to the fold of God
Grace that brought me to the fold of God
Upon His grace I'll daily ponder
And sing anew His praise
With all adoring wonder
His blessings I retrace
It seems as if eternal days
Are far too short to sing His praise
Oh, the love that sought me!
Oh, the blood that bought me!
Oh, the grace that brought me to the fold of God
Grace that brought me to the fold of God
Oh, the love that sought me!
Oh, the blood that bought me!
Oh, the grace that brought me to the fold of God
Grace that brought me to the fold of God
Oh, the love that sought me!
Oh, the blood that bought me!
Oh, the grace that brought me to the fold of God
Grace that brought me to the fold of God
The Sing Team's song "In Tenderness" is a powerful expression of a believer's gratitude for the transformative power of God's love, blood, and grace. The song speaks of how, even in moments of spiritual struggle and despair, the overwhelming tenderness of the Lord cuts through the darkness and seeks out those who have become lost or fallen away from His ways. The lyrics describe how Jesus, tenderly and lovingly, sought out the singer when they were sick and weary with sin, and carried them on His shoulders back to His fold. The imagery is reminiscent of the Biblical parable of the lost sheep, where the shepherd leaves his flock to find the one lost sheep.
The chorus of the song repeatedly praises the love, blood, and grace of God, each line emphasizing the wonder of this transformative force. The love and blood of Jesus are powerfully depicted in the second verse, which speaks of how He died for the singer while they were still sinning, and whispered to them that they were His. The beauty of this encounter is highlighted in the line, "I never heard a sweeter voice; it made my aching heart rejoice."
The song's final verse expresses the singer's commitment to praising the Lord for eternity, reflecting on how even the infinite length of "eternal days" would not be enough to fully express the wonder of God's grace. Throughout the song, the tender and loving nature of God's pursuit of the singer is emphasized, leaving the listener with a profound sense of gratitude and awe at the transformative power of God's love, grace, and blood.
Line by Line Meaning
In tenderness he sought me
With loving kindness, He searched for me
Weary and sick with sin
Exhausted and troubled by transgressions
And on His shoulders brought me
He carried me on His back
Back to His fold again
Returned me to His flock
While angels in His presence sang
The celestial beings sang in His company
Until the courts of heaven rang
The heavenly halls resounded with their melody
Oh, the love that sought me!
What a love that pursued me!
Oh, the blood that bought me!
What a sacrifice that purchased me!
Oh, the grace that brought me to the fold of God
What a favor that rescued me and returned me to God's family
He died for me while I was sinning
He passed away for me during my iniquity
Needy and poor and blind
Deprived, indigent, and unseeing
He whispered to assure me
He murmured to reassure me
"I've found thee; thou art Mine"
"I have discovered you; you belong to me"
I never heard a sweeter voice
I never perceived a more delightful voice
It made my aching heart rejoice
It delighted my hurting heart
Upon His grace I'll daily ponder
I will contemplate His benevolence every day
And sing anew His praise
And sing His adoration anew
With all adoring wonder
With total amazement and affection
His blessings I retrace
I revisit His blessings
It seems as if eternal days
It appears as if time extends into infinity
Are far too short to sing His praise
There aren't enough time to sing His adoration
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nate Garvey
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Jono J
Greetings from Indonesia. So far, the most redemptive rendition of "In Tenderness". There's desperation, realization, and salvation that makes me see how wondrous God's grace is. Official theme for bringing me to pray to God.
Mosez
this is the greatest worship song in existence.
Andrew Hyer
Love this song! Just heard it for the first time at our good friday service. Thank you
Brian Buda
I am blown away by this song. I was expecting to hear the driving version but I think I like this one better!
Rod Friesen
My favorite version thank
you
TechGuy KN
great song
Jessie Alisha
welp, this making me being nostalgic. i love you Jesus. though we may fall , and we rise up again because of you, knowing you always be there for us.
Paul Forino
Beautiful
Marques
How come someone dislike this song?! Only Jesus can cure this hatred world. Hopefully He gave himself up for us.
bijhan dadpour
4 people didn't want here that at time