Tim Hughes is a British-based Christian music artist, worship leader, and s… Read Full Bio ↴Tim Hughes is a British-based Christian music artist, worship leader, and songwriter. Widely respected in Christian music circles, Tim is renowned for his Dove Award-winning modern worship anthem: Here I Am To Worship.

Tim & his wife Rachel have been involved with Soul Survivor events around the world as well as the Soul Survivor Watford church for many years.

Tim now heads up the worship at Holy Trinity Brompton, having previously been Worship Pastor at Soul Survivor Watford (a post now held by Beth Croft nee Beth Coulson) and is passionate about resourcing musicians and worship leaders.

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Give Us Your Courage
Tim Hughes Lyrics

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I'm not backing down
I will stand my ground
Lifting high he name of Jesus
Holding out Your light
To a world in need
Living out the love of Jesus

PRE-CHORUS

And though the battles rage
Your blessing still will come

CHORUS
To the ends of the earth we will go
Fill us with power
For the truth of Your word we will stand
Give us Your corage

Be our strength and song
Till the battles won
Cause Your face to shine upon us
Stretch Your hand to save
Our God never fails
Nothing is impossible for You

BRIDGE
Would You breathe on us

Overall Meaning

, Holy One?
Come and fill this place with Your presence
Like a rushing wind
Send Your spirit here
Breath of Heaven breathe on us

The lyrics of Tim Hughes's song "Give Us Your Courage" express a Christian's unwavering commitment to spreading the message of Jesus Christ no matter how difficult it may seem. The singer proclaims that he will stand his ground and lift up the name of Jesus, holding out His light to a broken world in need of love. The singer admits that life's battles can be discouraging, but even in the midst of these struggles, God's blessing will still come. The chorus asks God to empower us to spread the truth of His word and grant us the courage we need to do so. The bridge calls upon God to fill the singer and the listeners with the Holy Spirit's presence so that they can truly be His instruments in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm not backing down
I won't give up or surrender

I will stand my ground
I will hold my position

Lifting high the name of Jesus
I proclaim the greatness of Jesus

Holding out Your light
I confidently offer Your hope

To a world in need
To a world that is hurting

Living out the love of Jesus
I will demonstrate the affection of Jesus

And though the battles rage
Even when it feels like we are struggling

Your blessing still will come
You will lavish us with Your favor

To the ends of the earth we will go
We will venture wherever You lead

Fill us with power
Empower us mightily

For the truth of Your word we will stand
We will boldly defend Your Word's accuracy