4Him - All The Evidence I Need Lyrics
Lyrics
Well I've seen the news
And I've heard the questions
Seems the thing to do
Is to keep second guessing
The one who made the earth and sky
I guess it's okay just to wonder why
But I know the truth, and I know I'm certain
It's not a mystery, It's not behind a curtain
The veil was torn many year ago
And the Spirit stayed just to let us know
That the answer is not in the stars way up high
But the answer is found in believing in Christ
Chorus
So I am walking by faith and not by sight
And I am trusting in invisible things
For I have felt in my heart
What I can't see with my eyes
'Cause the proof is living inside of me
I've been set free
And this is all the evidence I need
There are pyramids
In the land of Egypt
There are those who say
That they contain the secrets
To where we're from and why we're here
But I think God's Word makes it crystal clear
That the ancient tombs in the barren desert
Do not hold the clues
They do not hold the answers
The truth has already been revealed
For it's moving in me and I know that it's real
'Cause it's not in the grave for the skeptics to see
But he lives in the hearts of the ones who believe
REPEAT CHORUS
Bridge
'Cause I know Your love reaches out to me
In my weakest of days
For I've felt Your touch In my hearts of hearts
Though I've never even seen Your face
REPEAT CHORUS
Video
All The Evidence I Need
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 1996 as part of their album *The Message*, 4Him’s “All The Evidence I Need” stands as a powerful declaration of unwavering faith in the face of widespread doubt and questioning. The song directly addresses the human inclination to seek answers through worldly wisdom or empirical observation, contrasting it with the profound certainty found in a personal relationship with Christ. The lyrics immediately tackle the contemporary climate of skepticism, noting the tendency to second-guess the Creator of all things, a sentiment echoed in Romans 1:20 which speaks of God's eternal power and divine nature being clearly perceived in the things that have been made, leaving humanity without excuse. However, the song asserts that this truth is not shrouded in mystery but has been revealed, symbolized by the tearing of the veil, a powerful allusion to the sacrifice of Jesus and the opening of a new and living way into the Holiest of Holies, as described in Hebrews 10:19-20. The chorus articulates the core message: "walking by faith and not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7), trusting in the unseen because the evidence is not external but an internal reality. This is the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, the Comforter who was sent to guide believers into all truth (John 16:13) and who testifies within our spirits that we are God’s children (Romans 8:16).
The song further elaborates on this theme by contrasting the perceived secrets of ancient wonders like the Egyptian pyramids with the clear revelation found in God's Word. While some may seek answers in human endeavors and ancient artifacts, the lyrics propose that these do not hold the true clues to our existence or purpose. Instead, the truth is actively present and alive within the believer, a testament to the resurrection power of Christ. This resonates with passages like 1 Corinthians 15:14, which states that if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is our faith. However, because He *was* raised, the evidence is not in a tomb but in the living reality of His presence within those who believe. The bridge beautifully captures the intimate nature of this faith, acknowledging God's love that reaches out even in weakness and His touch felt in the deepest part of the heart, even without physical sight, a reflection of the deep intimacy described in Song of Solomon 8:5 where the lover rises from the wilderness leaning on their beloved. Ultimately, "All The Evidence I Need" is not just a song about belief, but a profound statement of experienced truth, where the internal witness of the Spirit and the transforming power of God’s love provide an irrefutable foundation for faith, far exceeding any external proof.