Need To Know
Grace Alone: Finding Redemption in the Need To Know
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Jesus, take my hand
Expressing a desire for guidance and support from Jesus.
You know what I am
Acknowledging self-awareness and openness before Jesus.
And I could never stand it
Unable to endure or face life challenges alone.
On my own
Emphasizing dependence on divine assistance.
Jesus, hold me close
Requesting a close connection and protection from Jesus.
Show me where to go
Seeking guidance and direction in life.
I give you all I have
Offering all possessions and indebtedness to Jesus.
And all I owe
Recognizing a sense of obligation and commitment.
Oh
Expression of emotion or emphasis.
Lord of hosts
Addressing Jesus with a title emphasizing power and authority.
Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Referring to the Holy Trinity, emphasizing divine unity.
You're the only One I need to know
Stating Jesus as the ultimate source of knowledge and guidance.
And I know that it is Grace alone
Acknowledging salvation through divine favor rather than merit.
That could ever save my soul
Recognizing the role of grace in saving the soul.
So after everybody goes
Anticipating solitude or separation from others.
You're the only One I need to know
Reiterating Jesus as the sole source of significance.
The only One I need
Emphasizing exclusivity in the knowledge of Jesus.
To know
Repetition of the importance of knowing Jesus.
Jesus, there's a hole
Highlighting a spiritual void within the soul.
Deep within my soul
Emphasizing the inadequacy of material sustenance.
And man, he cannot live
Emphasizing the spiritual aspect of human existence.
On bread alone
Quoting biblical reference to emphasize spiritual needs.
So Jesus, show me how
Requesting guidance on resisting temptation.
To send the devil out
Seeking divine intervention to avoid spiritual downfall.
And save me, Lord, from crashing
Seeking protection from negative influences.
On the stones
Metaphorically avoiding spiritual stumbling blocks.
Oh
Expression of emotion or emphasis.
Lord of hosts
Repetition of the title, addressing Jesus with reverence.
Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Repetition of the Holy Trinity, reinforcing divine unity.
You're the only One I need to know
Reaffirming Jesus as the ultimate guide and knowledge.
And I know that it is Grace alone
Affirming salvation through grace as the sole mechanism.
That could ever save my soul
Reiterating the role of grace in saving the soul.
And after everybody goes
Anticipating the departure of others.
You're still the only One I need to know
Emphasizing the continued significance of knowing Jesus.
The only One I need
Repetition of the importance of knowing Jesus.
To know
-Forgive me Lord
Seeking forgiveness for diverting attention from Jesus.
For running after anyone but You
Expressing remorse for pursuing sources other than Jesus.
Anyone but You
Repetition of seeking forgiveness for misplaced focus.
Forgive me Lord
Expressing regret for diverting attention from Jesus.
For chasing after anyone but You
Repetition of seeking forgiveness for misplaced focus.
Anyone but You
Expressing regret for diverting attention from Jesus.
Forgive me Lord
Reiterating Jesus as the sole entity of importance.
The only One I need to know
Concluding with the acknowledgment of Jesus as the only essential knowledge.
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