Rescue
Youth Alive WA Lyrics
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The world must know
That You're the one who rescued me
I'm gonna shout for all to hear
I can't explain how You saved me
How can it be?
You came and changed me for all to see
On my knees is where you rescued me
It's Your power now I want to see
Come and fill me with the majesty
Of Jesus
I will follow You with all my days
I will live for you in all my ways
I will worship You my heart wil sing
Of Jesus
Jesus, Jesus
The lyrics of "Rescue" by Youth Alive WA express a deep gratitude for the love and salvation that the singer has received from Jesus. The first verse "I can't contain it, this love You given me, the world must know, that You're the one who rescued me, I'm gonna shout for all to hear" speaks of a desire to share this love and salvation with the world. The singer acknowledges that it is Jesus who has rescued them and changed them for all to see. They cannot explain how Jesus saved them and express wonder and amazement that it happened. The chorus "On my knees is where you rescued me, it's Your power now I want to see, come and fill me with the majesty of Jesus" expresses a willingness to be guided by Jesus' power and majesty. The singer has already experienced Jesus' saving grace and now wants to continue to follow him and worship him.
The second verse starts with "I will follow You with all my days, I will live for you in all my ways, I will worship You my heart will sing of Jesus" which is a declaration of faithfulness to Jesus. The verse also stresses the importance of having Jesus' power in their life "It's Your power now I want to see". The song ends with a repetition of the name "Jesus".
Overall, the song 'Rescue' by Youth Alive WA reflects a profound love and appreciation for Jesus' saving grace. The singer acknowledges that they can't understand fully how this salvation happened and expresses a willingness to follow Jesus and allow His power to be at work in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't contain it, this love You given me
I am overwhelmed by the love that You have given me and cannot keep it to myself.
The world must know
It is important for everyone to know about the love and salvation that You provide.
That You're the one who rescued me
I acknowledge and give credit to You for saving me from my sins.
I'm gonna shout for all to hear
I am so grateful for my salvation that I will boldly proclaim it to others.
I can't explain how You saved me
I cannot fully understand or describe the miraculous way in which You saved me.
How can it be?
I'm in awe of the fact that You would extend salvation to someone like me.
You came and changed me for all to see
You have transformed me in a way that is visible and evident to others.
Jesus
The name of the one who has saved and transformed me.
On my knees is where you rescued me
I was in a low and humbled state when You rescued me from my sins.
It's Your power now I want to see
I desire to witness Your power at work in my life and those around me.
Come and fill me with the majesty
I ask that You would fill me with Your greatness and glory.
Of Jesus
All of this is for the glorification of Jesus.
I will follow You with all my days
I commit to a lifetime of following and serving You.
I will live for you in all my ways
My actions and decisions will be aligned with pleasing and glorifying You.
I will worship You my heart will sing
My heart is overflowing with love and gratitude for You, and I will continuously worship and praise You.
Contributed by Austin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.