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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Whole World In His Hands
Tim Hughes Lyrics

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When all around is fading
And nothing seems to last
When each day is filled with sorrow
Still I know with all my heart

He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
I fear no evil, for You are with me

Strong to deliver, mighty to save
He's got the whole world in His hands

When I walk through fire
I will not be burned

When the waves come crashing round me
Still I know with all my heart

Overall Meaning

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He's got the whole world in His hands
He's got the whole world in His hands
I fear no evil, for You are with me
Strong to deliver, mighty to save
He's got the whole world in His hands

Tim Hughes's song "Whole World In His Hands" is a song of hope and reassurance that emphasizes the message that there is no need to be anxious or worried since the Lord has everything under control. In the midst of fading feelings and devastating events, the author reassures us that the Lord's power and protection protect us from harm. When going through difficult circumstances that could quickly drain one's faith, it's a perfect reminder that no matter what happens, the Lord has everything under control. The song incorporates several scriptures in it, like Psalm 23 v.4, where the Lord tells us that we ought to fear no evil, for He is with us.

The author also uses the trials mentioned in the song to showcase that we can face anything that comes our way. The metaphorical component of walking through fire without getting burned, navigating high waters without a life vest, and enduring continuous heartaches indicates that He has already been there before and will provide His strength to help us through it. Overall, the song stresses that the Lord, who created the world and keeps everything in His hands, has everything under control and will never let us go.

Line by Line Meaning

When all around is fading
Even when everything seems to be disappearing or becoming unclear,

And nothing seems to last
And there seems to be no continuity or permanence,

When each day is filled with sorrow
And every day is full of pain and sadness,

Still I know with all my heart
Yet, I am confident and assured deep inside

He's got the whole world in His hands
That God has complete control over the entire world.

I fear no evil, for You are with me
As God is beside me, evil can have no power over me.

Strong to deliver, mighty to save
God is a powerful Savior who will always come to my aid.

He's got the whole world in His hands
That God has complete control over the entire world.

When I walk through fire
Even though I may be going through a difficult and trying time,

I will not be burned
I will not be consumed or damaged by this trial.

When the waves come crashing round me
Even in the midst of chaos and confusion,