Lyrics
"Abide in Me, and I in you
Encouragement to maintain a close connection with a higher power, mutual abiding.
Abide in Me, I love you so"
Reiteration of the call to abide, expressing affection and commitment.
Apart from Thee, dwells no good thing
Acknowledgment that true goodness is found only in the divine presence.
My soul found rest before your throne
A sense of peace and tranquility experienced in the presence of the divine.
In every valley my Shepherd leads
Metaphorical representation of life's challenges, with guidance from a caring source.
O heart be still, come rest in him
Encouragement for inner calm and finding solace in the divine guidance.
Where failures abound, His mercies are more
In times of failure, emphasis on the abundance of divine mercy.
There is no darkness, beyond Love's light
Assurance that love's light dispels all darkness, emphasizing the power of love.
In fire and flood, our hearts need not fear
Fearlessness in the face of life's trials, especially through faith and trust.
Come my weary soul, be still and abide
An invitation for the weary soul to find stillness and abide in the divine presence.
Though the fig tree does not bud
Symbolic imagery of barrenness, yet a commitment to rejoice despite challenges.
And there are no grapes on the vines
Expression of joy even in times of scarcity and lack.
I'll rejoice
A declaration of intent to rejoice, emphasizing a positive mindset.
Though my heart and my flesh fail
Acknowledgment of personal weakness but choosing joy despite difficulties.
I will rejoice, Oh I will rejoice
Reaffirmation of the commitment to rejoice despite challenges.
For great your love is toward me
Acknowledgment of the greatness of divine love and deliverance.
You have delivered me
Recognition of being saved from the depths of despair.
From the depths of the grave
Finding joy in the awareness of the divine sacrifice for the individual.
Now there's fullness of joy in
Emphasizing the fullness of joy through knowing the divine.
Knowing the One who died for me
Reflecting on the source of joy through the understanding of the divine sacrifice.
The night is gone, the Day is near
Transition from darkness to the approaching light, symbolizing hope.
Be still my soul, find hope in Him
An exhortation for the soul to find hope and stillness in the divine presence.
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