Lyrics
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
Thy word serves as guidance and illumination in my journey.
And a light unto my path
The word of God provides clarity and direction in my life.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
Reiteration of the role of God's word as a guiding light for the speaker.
And a light unto my path
Repetition emphasizing the constant guidance of God's word.
When I feel afraid
During moments of fear, uncertainty, or confusion.
And think I've lost my way
Expressing a feeling of being lost or disoriented.
Still, You're there right beside me
Despite fear, God is present and supportive.
Nothing will I fear
Confidence in the absence of fear due to God's proximity.
As long as You are near
Assurance that fear is dispelled when in the presence of God.
Please be near me to the end
Request for God's continual presence until the end of the speaker's journey.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
Reiteration of God's word as a guiding force.
And a light unto my path
Re-emphasizing the illuminating role of God's word.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
Restating the significance of God's word as a guiding light.
And a light unto my path
Repeating the idea that God's word illuminates the path of the speaker.
I will not forget
Commitment not to forget God's love, despite the tendency of the heart to wander.
Your love for me and yet
Acknowledgment of God's constant love, juxtaposed with the speaker's wandering heart.
My heart forever is wandering
Recognition of the speaker's propensity for straying.
Jesus by my guide
Jesus is acknowledged as the guide in the speaker's life.
And hold me to Your side
Request for Jesus to hold the speaker close.
And I will love You to the end
Commitment to love God until the end of the speaker's journey.
Nothing will I fear
Reiteration of the absence of fear in God's nearness.
As long as You are near
Confidence in the continual presence of God dispelling fear.
Please be near me to the end
Request for God's proximity until the end of the speaker's journey.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
Reiteration of God's word as a guiding and illuminating force.
And a light unto my path
Restating the role of God's word in providing guidance and light.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
Re-emphasizing the importance of God's word as a lamp and light.
And a light unto my path
Repeating the idea that God's word illuminates the speaker's path.
And a light unto my path
Further repetition underlining the guiding role of God's word.
You're the light unto my path
Declaration that God is the light guiding the speaker's path.
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