Here in the garden
Given a promise
A life is found in you
Here in the garden
Free from the darkness
A light is found in you
Be still my heart
Do not be overwhelmed
The Lord my God is with me
Be still my soul
His presence is my home
My rock, my safety
Whom then shall I fear
Here in the garden
Back where we started
I am reborn in you
Here in the garden
Alive in the Father
A future found in you
Be still my heart
Do not be overwhelmed
The Lord my God is with me
Be still my soul
His presence is my home
My rock, my safety
Whom then shall I fear
Whom then shall I fear
Whom then shall I fear
Whom then shall I fear
No sin
No death
No fear
Can ever separate me
No sin
No death
No fear
Can ever separate me
Be still my heart
Do not be overwhelmed
The Lord my God is with me
Be still my soul
His presence is my home
My rock, my safety
Whom then shall I fear
Whom then shall I fear
Whom then shall I fear
Whom then shall I fear
Take me back
Take me back
Take me back to where we started
Walking the garden
Take me back to where we started
I just wanna be
I just wanna be with you
Ooh...
I just wanna be with you
Ooh...
Bring me back
To the garden
Bring me back
To where we started
I wanna walk with you
I wanna walk with you
I wanna walk with you
Ooh...
"The Garden" by Brandon Lake is a powerful and moving worship song that speaks to the depth of our relationship with God. This song draws its inspiration from the biblical concept of the garden and uses it as a metaphor for our connection with God and the redemption we find in Him.
The garden has been a significant symbol in the Bible, representing both the beginning of creation and the restoration of humanity. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve walked in perfect harmony with God, experiencing His presence and enjoying the abundance of His provision. However, sin entered the world, and humanity was expelled from the garden, separating us from that intimate relationship with God.
But through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the garden becomes a place of redemption and restoration. In the song, Brandon Lake sings about being reborn in the garden, finding new life and freedom from the darkness. This parallels the new life we receive when we accept Jesus as our Savior and are reconciled to God.
The lyrics of the song also reflect the idea of finding peace and security in God's presence. Lake sings, "Be still my heart, do not be overwhelmed. The Lord my God is with me. Be still my soul, His presence is my home, my rock, my safety." These words echo the sentiments of Psalm 46:10, which says, "Be still and know that I am God." In the midst of the uncertainties and challenges of life, we can find solace and strength in knowing that God is with us.
Furthermore, "The Garden" reminds us of the promise of God's faithfulness and protection. The lyrics ask the rhetorical question, "Whom then shall I fear?" This line draws from Psalm 27:1, which says, "The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?" This verse reassures us that when we are in God's garden, under His care, there is no need to be afraid because He is our protector and provider.
The song also invites us to return to the garden, to the place of intimacy and communion with God. It expresses a longing to walk with God once again, just as Adam and Eve did before sin entered the world. This desire to be in God's presence is beautifully expressed through the repetition of the phrase, "I just wanna be with you."
Overall, "The Garden" is a song that encapsulates the themes of redemption, restoration, and intimacy with God. It draws on the biblical imagery of the garden to convey the depth of our relationship with God and the transformative power of His love and grace. Through its heartfelt lyrics and powerful melody, this song reminds us of the beauty and significance of our spiritual journey and invites us to experience the fullness of life that can be found in God's garden.
