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.
http://www.worshipcentral.org/blog/tim/.
When the Tears Fall
Tim Hughes Lyrics
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I've known sorrow, I have known pain
But there's one thing that I cling to
You are faithful, Jesus You're true
When hope is lost
I call You Saviour
When pain surrounds
When silence falls
You'll be the song within my heart
In the lone hour of my sorrow
Through the darkest night of my soul
You surround me, You sustain me
My defender for ever more
When hope is lost
I call You Saviour
When pain surrounds
I call You Healer
When silence falls
You'll be the song within my heart
And I will praise You
I will Praise You
When the tears fall
Still I will sing to You
I will praise You
Jesus praise You
Through the suffering
Still I will sing to You
When hope is lost
I call You Saviour
When pain surrounds
I call You Healer
When silence falls
You'll be the song within my heart
I will praise You
I will praise You
When the tears fall
Still I will sing to you
I will praise You
Jesus I will praise You
Through the suffering
Still I will sing to you
When the laughter fails to comfort
When my heart aches, Lord You'll be there
When confusion is all around me
And the darkness is my closest friend
Still I'll praise You
Jesus praise You
The song When the Tears Fall by Tim Hughes is written as a personal testimony of faith anchored in Christ. The writer acknowledges that despite the challenges and difficulties that come with life, there's one thing he can always cling onto, the faithfulness of Jesus. The first verse starts with the acknowledgment that there are times when we have questions without answers and have known sorrow and pain. But through it all, Jesus remains faithful and true. The chorus goes on to declare that even when hope is lost, and pain surrounds us, we can call on Jesus to be our Saviour and healer. In the darkest moments, Jesus becomes everything we need, and in the midst of the silence, His voice becomes a song in our hearts.
The second verse of When the Tears Fall talks about the significance of Christ's presence in the midst of loneliness, sorrow, and darkness. Even if friends and loved ones are far away, and we feel alone, we can be certain that Jesus will surround us and sustain us, becoming our defender evermore. As we go through the storms of life, we can be sure that we are not alone—Christ is with us. The chorus reiterates the writer's resolve and commitment to praise Jesus, even when the tears fall, and he is facing tough times.
In the bridge section, Tim Hughes talks about other difficult situations where Jesus is the only constant. When laughter fails to comfort and confusion overwhelms us, Jesus is there. Even when darkness seems to be closing in, and we feel like we're all alone, we can still praise Jesus.
Overall, the song is an encouraging reminder that Jesus is our anchor in times of difficulty, and we can call on Him always to be our Saviour, healer, and defender.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had questions without answers
I have faced situations where I did not have answers to my questions
I've known sorrow, I have known pain
I have experienced deep sadness and agony
But there's one thing that I cling to
Despite all my struggles, there is one thing that gives me hope
You are faithful, Jesus You're true
I believe that you, Jesus, are dependable and trustworthy
When hope is lost
When I am in a situation where there seems to be no hope left
I call You Saviour
I turn to you, Jesus, as my rescuer and redeemer
When pain surrounds
When I am surrounded by pain and hardship
I call You Healer
I call upon you, Jesus, for healing and comfort
When silence falls
When I am in a place of stillness and quietness
You'll be the song within my heart
You will fill me with joy and peace, even in the midst of silence
In the lone hour of my sorrow
When I am alone and feeling sad
Through the darkest night of my soul
In the midst of my deepest struggles and pain
You surround me, You sustain me
You are with me always and give me the strength to persevere
My defender forever more
You protect me and watch over me always
And I will praise You
I will worship and give thanks to you, Jesus
When the tears fall
Even in times of weeping and sadness
Still I will sing to You
I will continue to worship and sing to you, Jesus
Jesus praise You
I lift up your name in adoration and exaltation
Through the suffering
Even in the midst of pain and hardship
When the laughter fails to comfort
When even joyful moments cannot take away my pain
When confusion is all around me
When there is chaos and uncertainty in my life
And the darkness is my closest friend
When I am surrounded by darkness and despair
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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LaRaNaThA
In the current climate of things....perfect song.
Tammy Monce
Need a miracle. Thanks for this song. When all hope is lost, I will call you Savior. I will lift up my hands and voice and praise You.
Anna McQuitty
while i've been going through a low point in my life recently, this song has been on constantly on my heart and in my head, and it's true, in worshipping Him even through pain and sadness, I find peace in my heart and the strength to carry on. what an awesome God.
Sophie Thompson
This song always touches me and i'm really thankful for that, I need God back in my life because without him i'm surrounded in much loneliness and misery. thankyou for making this song.. it's great.x God bless
michelle highsent
l love this song , makes me think about how merciful and compassionate our God is
Wilmer Monterrosa
This song it's beautiful and amazing and remember me so much ...I love this song
Christian Loubs
Going through a really Low point, the one thing I want to do in life seems like it's fading, setbacks after setbacks.. I have faith in you lord Jesus,
Hanna Castillo
Love this a lot!
Living Letter Plans
lol! loves it, that you see God in such a real and personal way!
Maria Angelina Schaller
We may feel far from God. Though it's not true. He NEVER IS far from us. He's right there. It isn't "a long road back to God". Because he's right there - just open your inner eyes.