Anthem Lights - Hymns Mash-Up, Pt. 2 Lyrics
Lyrics
Come, Thou Fount of every blessing
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace
Streams of mercy, never ceasing
Call for songs of loudest praise
Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Teach me some melodious sonnet
Sung by flaming tongues above
Waking or sleeping Thy presence my light
I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord
No tender voice like Thine can peace afford
How marvelous! How wonderful!
And my song shall ever be
How marvelous! How wonderful!
Is my Savior's love
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
'Twas blind, but now
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee
Every hour I need Thee
Oh, bless me now, my Savior
I come to Thee
Here's my heart, Lord, take and seal it
Seal it for Thy courts above
Video
Hymns Medley | Amazing Grace / Be Thou My Vision / Come Thou Fount | Anthem Lights
Meaning & Inspiration
Anthem Lights' "Hymns Mash-Up, Pt. 2," released on March 25, 2016, is a beautifully interwoven tapestry of profound Christian worship, skillfully blending "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing," "Be Thou My Vision," and "Amazing Grace." This medley doesn't just present beloved hymns; it crafts a cohesive narrative of the believer's journey, from recognizing God's constant provision to surrendering fully to His will and ultimately celebrating salvation. The song opens with the timeless plea from "Come, Thou Fount," a powerful acknowledgment that all blessings flow from God. This resonates with the foundational truth found in James 1:17, which states, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." The request to "tune my heart to sing Thy grace" speaks to a deep desire for a life lived in grateful response to divine mercy, a sentiment echoed in Psalm 103:1, "Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name."
The transition into "Be Thou My Vision" shifts the focus to the aspiration for God to be the ultimate priority in life. The lyric, "Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art," is a direct reflection of Christ's command in Matthew 6:33: "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." It’s a surrender of worldly desires and distractions, a conscious choice to fix one's gaze on the eternal. This vision of God's presence as guiding light, "Waking or sleeping Thy presence my light," brings to mind Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." The declaration, "I need Thee every hour," is a profound dependence on God’s sustaining power, a truth acknowledged in Philippians 4:13: "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
The medley culminates with the universally recognized "Amazing Grace." This section powerfully articulates the transformative experience of salvation. The description of being "lost" but "found" and "blind" but now seeing mirrors the narrative of spiritual rebirth. It’s a testament to God’s boundless love and redemptive work, as described in Ephesians 2:8-9: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast." The personal testimony, "This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long," encapsulates the essence of a life transformed by grace, a continuous act of worship and gratitude. The final surrender, "Here's my heart, Lord, take and seal it, Seal it for Thy courts above," is the ultimate offering of oneself, a complete dedication to living for God's glory. This medley serves as a powerful reminder of God's unwavering faithfulness, the transformative power of His grace, and the importance of making Him our ultimate vision and constant reliance.