Safeguards
Safeguards Unveiled: A Harmony of Struggle and Divine Grace
Lyrics
These eyes have seen the joys yet suffered mind and body
Reflecting on the experiences of both joy and suffering in mind and body.
Though still I'll sing, “How great Thou art!”
Expressing gratitude and praise with the phrase "How great Thou art!" despite challenges.
Calm my heart and give me still peace within my very soul
Seeking calmness and inner peace for the soul.
These eyes have seen the joys yet suffered mind and body
Reiterating the juxtaposition of joy and suffering witnessed by the eyes.
Though still I'll sing, “How great Thou art!”
Continuing to express gratitude and praise despite challenges.
When strength turns to crippled
Addressing a moment when strength transforms into vulnerability.
I've learned to silence the world and listen
Learning to find solace by silencing the external world and listening within.
Blood staining Your footprints
Symbolizing the sacrifice of Christ with the image of blood-stained footprints.
For surely You went before this son
Acknowledging the divine presence leading the way through chaos and noise.
Through all the chaos and noise I’ve learned
Reiterating the process of learning to find peace amidst chaos and noise.
I’ve learned to silence the world and listen
Emphasizing the importance of listening and finding peace within.
Still I’m singing of how great You are
Continuing to sing praises and acknowledge the greatness of God.
For surely you went before this son
Reaffirming the divine guidance through challenging situations.
When safeguards turn captors
Reflecting on the transformation of safeguards into captors.
The haven never been seen so clearly
Describing a newfound clarity in understanding the concept of haven.
My constant delivers
Acknowledging a constant source of deliverance.
All the surety that He hears me
Expressing certainty in God's ability to hear and respond.
How can I repay You Lord for this all-forgiving love?
Pondering how to repay the Lord for His forgiving love.
For it's the sight of Christ upon the tree that surely
Highlighting the impactful image of Christ on the cross as a source of humility.
Will always still and humble me
Emphasizing the lasting impact of the image of Christ on the cross.
Calm my heart and give me peace within my soul
Repeating the plea for inner peace within the soul.
How can I repay you Lord for this bounty of love?
Continuing to contemplate how to repay the Lord for abundant love.
You will not abandon me when this body sees decay
Confident in God's unwavering presence even in the face of physical decay.
Grace and peace has made a home in this heart that it will stay
Acknowledging the establishment of grace and peace in the heart.
It will stay
Emphasizing the enduring nature of grace and peace in the heart.
For when my safeguards turn to captors
Anticipating the continued presence of grace and peace when safeguards turn into captors.
It will stay
Reiterating the lasting nature of grace and peace in challenging circumstances.
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