I Love The Lord
Whitney Houston (With The Georgia Mass Choir) Lyrics
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He heard my cry
And pitied every groan
Long as I, I live
And troubles rise
I hasten to his throne
Oh, I love the Lord (I love the Lord)
He heard, he heard my cry (he heard my cry)
And pitied every groan, yes he did (and pitied every groan)
Every groan
Long as I live, long as I, I live (long as I live)
And troubles rise, troubles rise (and troubles rise)
I hasten to to to to to (I'll hasten to)
I'll hasten, I'll hasten to his throne (his throne)
(I'll hasten to his throne) hold on hold on
Tears are streaming down my eyes
I'll hasten, I'll hasten to his throne (I'll hasten to his throne)
Yes I will, I'll run (I'll hasten to)
I know I can go to his throne (his throne)
I know I can go, I know I can go
I'll hasten, I'm gonna run (I'll hasten to his throne)
I know I can go, I know I can go
I'll hasten, I'll hasten to his throne (I'll hasten to his throne)
See I can run, Lord you know I will
When there is nowhere to go I know I can go to you (I'll hasten to his throne)
I know I can run to you oh
I'll hasten, I'll hasten to his, his throne (I'll hasten to his throne)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'll hasten, hasten to his throne (I'll hasten to his throne)
Surely gonna be here
The lyrics to Whitney Houston's "I Love the Lord" express the deep love and connection the singer feels towards God. The opening line sets the tone for the rest of the song, declaring an unwavering love and devotion to the Lord. The second line references a moment of personal struggle, likely pain or hardship, and how God kindly listened and responded with compassion. The following lines assert that as long as the singer lives and faces new challenges, they will always turn to God's throne for comfort and guidance.
The chorus repeats the opening line, with a call and response structure between the singer and a backup choir. The repetition emphasizes and reinforces the central message of the song - that the singer's love for God endures and is unwavering. The repetition is also a common feature of gospel music, where it serves to create a sense of community and shared experience. The final verse bolsters this sense of communal faith by declaring that even when the singer has nowhere else to turn, they can always run to God's throne.
Overall, "I Love the Lord" is a declaration of personal faith and demonstrates the power of gospel music to inspire and uplift listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the the Lord
I have a deep affection for the Lord
He heard my cry
He listened to my pleas for help
And pitied every groan
He took pity on every painful sound I made
Long as I, I live
For as long as I am alive
And troubles rise
And when struggles arise
I hasten to his throne
I quickly approach his throne for comfort and support
Oh, I love the Lord (I love the Lord)
Oh, I have a strong passion for the Lord
I sure do, surely do love the Lord
I definitely and undoubtedly love the Lord
He heard, he heard my cry (he heard my cry)
He truly listened to and acknowledged my cries for help
And pitied every groan, yes he did (and pitied every groan)
He showed empathy for every painful groan I made
Every groan
Every sound of pain I made
Long as I live, long as I, I live (long as I live)
For as long as I breathe, exist, and am alive
And troubles rise, troubles rise (and troubles rise)
And when distressing situations arise
I hasten to to to to to (I'll hasten to)
I quickly and urgently go to him
I'll hasten, I'll hasten to his throne (his throne)
I'll speedily approach his throne for his help and guidance
(I'll hasten to his throne) hold on hold on
(I'll quickly approach his throne) wait, be patient
Tears are streaming down my eyes
I am crying, tears are flowing from my eyes
I'll hasten, I'll hasten to his throne (I'll hasten to his throne)
I'll swiftly approach his throne for comfort and support
Yes I will, I'll run (I'll hasten to)
Yes, I'll move quickly and eagerly towards him
I know I can go to his throne (his throne)
I am aware that his throne is there for me to approach
I know I can go, I know I can go
I am certain and confident that I can approach him
I'll hasten, I'm gonna run (I'll hasten to his throne)
I'll act swiftly and energetically to reach his throne for his help
See I can run, Lord you know I will
I am capable of moving fast, and you, Lord, know that I will
When there is nowhere to go I know I can go to you (I'll hasten to his throne)
When I am in a difficult situation and have nowhere else to turn to, I know I can go to him for support
I know I can run to you oh
I am confident that I can approach him for help
I'll hasten, I'll hasten to his, his throne (I'll hasten to his throne)
I'll rush and speed towards his throne for his assistance
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of agreement or affirmation
I'll hasten, hasten to his throne (I'll hasten to his throne)
I'll quickly move to approach his throne for his help
Surely gonna be here
I will definitely be there to approach his throne for help
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Written by: RICHARD SMALLWOOD
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