You search me and know me You know when
I sit and when I rise
Before a word is on my tongue
You know it completely
You're familiar with my going up and lying down
All my ways
Where can I go from Your Spirit
Or flee from Your presence?
If I go to the heavens You are there
If I make my bed in the depths of the sea You are there
If I rise on the wings of the dawn
If I settle on distant shores
Even there Your hand will guide me
Even there Your right hand will hold me fast
Created and woven together
In my mother's womb
I'll praise You for I've been made
Fearfully and wonderfully
If I go to the heavens You are there
If I make my bed in the depths of the sea You are there
If I rise on the wings of the dawn
If I settle on distant shores
Even there Your hand will guide me
Even there Your right hand will hold me fast
How precious to me are Your thoughts
How vast the sum of them
If I were to count them
They'd number far more than the sand
How precious to me are Your thoughts
How vast the sum of them
Far too great for me to ever understand
So search me Search me O God
And know my heart
Try me and know my thoughts
See if there be in me
Any wicked way
Then lead me down the road everlasting
If I go to the heavens You are there
If I make my bed in the depths of the sea You are there
If I rise on the wings of the dawn
If I settle on distant shores
Even there Your hand will guide me
Even there Your right hand will hold me fast
Hold me fast
"Hold Me Fast (Psalm 139)" by Aaron Shust is a powerful and beautifully written song that is based on Psalm 139 from the Bible. The song captures the essence of the psalm, which speaks about God's intimate knowledge and presence in our lives.
The lyrics of the song remind us that God knows us completely. He searches and knows our every move, even before we utter a word. This concept is taken directly from Psalm 139:1-4, which says, "You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely."
The song continues to proclaim the omnipresence of God. It declares that there is nowhere we can go where God is not present. Whether we ascend to the heavens or descend to the depths of the sea, God is there. This echoes the words of Psalm 139:7-10, which says, "Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast."
The song beautifully expresses the intricate design of our creation. It acknowledges that we are fearfully and wonderfully made by God. This idea is inspired by Psalm 139:13-14, which says, "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
The theme of the song revolves around the concept of God's constant presence and guidance in our lives. It emphasizes that no matter where we find ourselves, God's hand will guide us and hold us fast. This theme is prevalent throughout the entire psalm and is beautifully captured in the lyrics of the song.
Overall, "Hold Me Fast (Psalm 139)" by Aaron Shust is a deeply meaningful and worshipful song that draws inspiration from Psalm 139. It reminds us of God's intimate knowledge of us, His omnipresence, and His constant guidance in our lives. The song serves as a powerful reminder of God's love and care for us, and it encourages us to trust in Him and rely on His steadfast presence.
