you have called me by name
since before all time began
and you never once, not even for a moment,
forgotten my name…
you remember every moment of my life
from the time I was conceived
through all of these 78 years…
and you remember everything perfectly,
without bias or distortion,
weighing all my sorrows and joys
with crystal clarity
and merciful patience…
you have walked by my side
every step of the way
along my life’s path:
in good times and bad,
in sickness and health;
on rough roads and smooth,
up mountain heights
and the valleys below;
through dry desert days
and sweet summer nights
through troubled times
and seasons of peace;
through sunshine and storms,
floods and droughts,
over oceans and seas,
ferocious and calm…
Your eye has been ever upon me, Lord,
you’ve never lost sight
of me, my cares, my worries and fears,
of my comings and goings,
my ups and downs,
my progress, my stalling,
my lazy shortcuts
and the times I walked tall,
with purpose and grace…
You’ve held me, Lord,
in your merciful arms,
close to your breast,
in the palm of your hand,
so close I could hear
your beating heart,
your whisper and breath,
and your word of love, spoken to me
whom you call by name
to rest in your strong embrace…
Protect me, Lord, while I’m awake
and watch over me while I sleep
that awake, I might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace…
The miracle you’re waiting onFeels a million miles awayYou’ve always been so strongNow you’re tired and losing faith
But you don’t face this aloneHealing’s waiting when you let go
Fall Into the arms of JesusInto the arms of graceHang onto His promisesWhen it’s more than you can takeFall into the arms of mercyInto the arms of strengthHe holds your broken heartWhen your world is falling apart soFall into the arms of Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Into the arms of Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
Those burdens on your backHe can carry them for youThose mountains in your pathJust ask and they will move
In His name there’s always hope, ohSo child don’t be afraid to let go
Let the healer do what only He canLet the fear you hold fall out of your hands
