Help Me Not Forget
Unwavering Faith: Discovering the Meaning Behind Emily McCoy's 'Help Me Not Forget'
Lyrics
You are faithful Lord
You acknowledge the faithfulness of the Lord.
You are faithful Lord
Reiteration of the acknowledgment of the Lord's faithfulness.
Help me not forget
Request for assistance in remembering the faithfulness of the Lord.
You are faithful Lord
Reiteration of the acknowledgment of the Lord's faithfulness.
You are near to me
Affirmation of the Lord's proximity, especially during times of brokenness.
In my brokenness
The Lord is present and compassionate in times of emotional or physical brokenness.
And you are gentle, Lord
Acknowledgment of the Lord's gentleness.
And you're near to me
Reiteration of the Lord's nearness.
You, You will not extinguish
Confidence in the Lord's ability to revive and sustain a fading spiritual flame.
A flame that is dying
Assurance that the Lord won't extinguish a dwindling flame.
You will not break a bruised reed
Confidence that the Lord won't harm or further damage a person already in a fragile state.
You're full of mercy and able to keep me
Recognition of the Lord's mercy and ability to protect and preserve.
Keep me
Plea for the Lord to keep and safeguard the speaker.
In a little while
Anticipation of a time of restoration in the near future.
Just a little while
Reiteration of the expectation for restoration after a short duration.
You'll restore all things
Belief that the Lord will bring back wholeness and completeness.
In just a little while
Reiteration of the anticipation of restoration in a brief period.
You, You are my shepherd
Acknowledgment of the Lord as a shepherd and anchor for the speaker's soul.
My soul is anchored
Confirmation of a secure and steadfast connection with the Lord.
Your rod and Your staff gently lead
Metaphorical reference to the guidance and protection provided by the Lord's rod and staff.
And you will not rest til my righteousness
Expectation that the Lord will persist until the speaker's righteousness is evident.
Shines forth like the dawn
Belief that the speaker's righteousness will shine forth like the dawn with the Lord's intervention.
You are faithful Lord
Reiteration of the acknowledgment of the Lord's faithfulness.
You are faithful Lord
-Help me not forget
Request for assistance in remembering the faithfulness of the Lord.
You are faithful Lord
Reiteration of the acknowledgment of the Lord's faithfulness.
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