Ben Cantelon - Love Came Down (I've Found A Love) Lyrics
Lyrics
When I call on your Name You answer
When I fall you are there by my side
You delivered me out of darkness
Now i stand in the hope of new life
By grace I'm free
You've rescued me
All I am is Yours
I've found a Love greater than life itself
I've found a Hope stronger and nothing compares
I once was lost now I'm alive in You
I'm alive in You
Thank you Lord
I'm alive in you
You're my God and my firm foundation
It is You whom I'll trust at all times
I give glory and praise, adoration
To my Savior who's seated on high
I've found a Love greater than life itself
I've found a Hope stronger and nothing compares
I once was lost now I'm alive in You
I'm alive in You
Thank you Lord
I'm alive in you
Love came down and rescued me
I thank You, yes I thank You
I once was blind but now I see
I see You, yes I see You
By grace I'm free
You've rescued me
All I am is yours
I've found a love greater than life itself
I've found a hope stronger and nothing compares
I once was lost now I'm alive in You
I'm alive in You
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Ben Cantelon - Love Came Down (Lyrics)
Meaning & Inspiration
Ben Cantelon’s "Love Came Down (I've Found A Love)," released on May 16, 2012, stands as a profound testament to the transformative power of divine grace, capturing the essence of a personal journey from spiritual darkness to vibrant new life. The song immediately establishes a dialogue with the Almighty, articulating a fundamental truth of faith: when one cries out to God, He answers and remains present through every tribulation. The opening lines eloquently describe a rescue from despair, reflecting the promise found in Jeremiah 33:3, "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know," and the comforting assurance of Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." This deliverance isn't just an escape but an ushering into a "hope of new life," a clear echo of being made new in Christ, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:17, where "the old has gone, the new is here!"
The song's core message blossoms with the declaration, "By grace I'm free / You've rescued me / All I am is Yours," a succinct and powerful summary of the Christian experience. It speaks to the unmerited favor of God, making salvation accessible, as detailed 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." This freedom from the bondage of sin leads to a surrender of one's entire being, a willingness to be fully dedicated to the Rescuer, much like the call to present our bodies as living sacrifices in Romans 12:1. The chorus then erupts as a joyous proclamation: "I've found a Love greater than life itself / I've found a Hope stronger and nothing compares / I once was lost now I'm alive in You." This "Love greater than life itself" points directly to God's boundless agape love, a love so immense that He gave His only Son (John 3:16), far surpassing any earthly affection. The "Hope stronger and nothing compares" speaks to the steadfast and secure hope believers have in Christ, an anchor for the soul as described in Hebrews 6:19. The candid admission, "I once was lost now I'm alive in You," beautifully encapsulates the experience of spiritual regeneration, a poignant reminder of the famous line from "Amazing Grace" and the spiritual awakening described in Colossians 1:13-14, where we are "rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves."
As the song progresses, it solidifies the foundation of this newfound faith: "You're my God and my firm foundation / It is You whom I'll trust at all times." This unwavering trust acknowledges Christ as the unshakable cornerstone, as articulated in 1 Corinthians 3:11, "For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ." The commitment to trust "at all times" reflects the wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6, encouraging reliance on God rather than human understanding. This recognition naturally overflows into worship: "I give glory and praise, adoration / To my Savior who's seated on high." This posture of worship and adoration is a fitting response to the majesty of God, who reigns supreme, as depicted in Revelation 4:11. The song culminates in a powerful declaration of God's active intervention: "Love came down and rescued me... I once was blind but now I see." This central truth of "Love came down" refers to the incarnation of Jesus, God Himself entering humanity to save us, embodying Philippians 2:6-8. The spiritual enlightenment of being "blind but now I see" echoes not only the miracle of physical sight in John 9 but also the profound spiritual clarity that comes from knowing Christ, pulling back the veil of spiritual blindness mentioned in 2 Corinthians 4:4. Cantelon’s work isn't merely a song; it's a vibrant confession of faith, inviting every soul to embrace the same life-altering love and hope found in Christ. It serves as an anthem for those who have experienced God's rescue, a reminder of His constant presence, and an encouragement for all to draw near to the One who answers, delivers, and transforms.