I have a Maker
He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in hands
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And hears me when I call
I have a Father
He calls me his own
He'll never leave me
No matter where I go
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And hears me when I call
He hears me when I call...
He hears me when I call...
He hears me when I call...(you are my father and I love you)
He hears me when I call...(you are my father and I love you)
He hears me when I call...(you are my father and I love you)
He hears me when I call...(you are my father and I love you)
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And hears me when I call
"He Knows My Name" by Israel Houghton is a beautiful and uplifting song that reminds us of the intimate and personal relationship we have with our Creator. The lyrics speak to the deep truth that God knows us intimately, even down to the very core of our being.
The song starts off by proclaiming that we have a Maker who formed our hearts before time began. This reference to God as our Maker echoes the biblical truth found in Psalm 139:13-16, where it 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. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." This passage beautifully expresses the idea that God intimately knows and cares for us, having been involved in our creation from the very beginning.
The chorus of the song repeats the powerful statement, "He knows my name." This line is a reminder that God not only knows us in a general sense, but He knows every detail about us, including our thoughts, our joys, and our pain. This echoes the words of Jesus in Matthew 10:30, where He says, "And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered." This verse illustrates the depth of God's knowledge and care for us, as He is aware of even the smallest details of our lives.
The bridge of the song declares that we have a Father who calls us His own and will never leave us, no matter where we go. This idea reflects the biblical truth found in Romans 8:15-17, where it says, "For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, 'Abba, Father.' The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ." This passage reminds us that as children of God, we have a deep and personal relationship with Him, and He will always be there for us.
The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the truth that God hears us when we call out to Him. This echoes the words of Psalm 116:1-2, where it says, "I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live." This verse reminds us that God is attentive to our prayers and cries for help, and He is always ready to listen and respond.
"He Knows My Name" is a powerful and comforting song that reminds us of the deep love and care that God has for each one of us. It encourages us to trust in His sovereignty and to find peace in knowing that we are intimately known and loved by our Creator. As we sing this song, may it remind us of the truth that we are not alone, but we are known by name by the One who created us.
