Bethany Worship - Faithful Lyrics
Lyrics
You were the first, you will remain
Even, when the stars fade out
Your love is constant, forever the same
Always pouring it out
You'll never change
You are faithful, everlasting
You are all I need
You traded life for me
The undeserving, have been redeemed.
(Redeemed)
Creator of time, my breathe of life.
My hope's wrapped up in You.
Always found in my weakness, You pick up the pieces
You make all things new
You'll never change, Forever the same
You are faithful, everlasting
You are all I need
You traded life for me
The undeserving.
You are faithful, everlasting
You are all I need
You traded life for me
The undeserving, have been redeemed.
We will sing
We will proclaim that You are great
And We will sing
And we will proclaim that you are great
You are great, so easy.
You are faithful, everlasting
You are all I need
You traded life for me
The undeserving
You are faithful, everlasting
You are all I need
You traded life for me
The undeserving
The undeserving have been redeemed.
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Faithful
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on January 19, 2015, Bethany Worship’s "Faithful" arrives as a potent declaration of divine steadfastness, a song that centers its power not in intricate musical arrangements but in the profound weight of its lyrical message. The narrative woven through "Faithful" is one of unwavering divine character, a core tenet of Christian faith. The lyrics immediately establish God's eternal nature, asserting His existence prior to all creation and His enduring presence even when the most celestial elements cease to be. This speaks directly to the scriptural understanding of God's immutability, as described in Malachi 3:6: "For I the Lord do not change; yet you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed." The song then pivots to the essence of God’s love, portraying it as constant and inexhaustible, a ceaseless outpouring that is the very antithesis of human fickleness. This echoes the sentiment found in Lamentations 3:22-23, which states, "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." The pivotal declaration, "You are faithful, everlasting," functions as the song's thesis, a truth that underpins the subsequent expressions of dependence and gratitude. The profound statement, "You traded life for me," is a direct allusion to the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, highlighting the ultimate sacrifice that made salvation accessible to all. This resonates deeply with John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life," and underscores the concept of undeserved grace offered to humanity, a theme extensively explored in Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." The song further develops this by recognizing God as the source of life itself, the "Creator of time" and the very "breath of life," reinforcing the dependency of all existence on Him, as Psalm 104:29 reminds us, "When you hide your face, they are dismayed; when you take away their breath, they die and return to the dust." The recognition of God’s presence in human frailty, where He "pick[s] up the pieces" and "make[s] all things new," speaks to the transformative power of divine intervention in the lives of believers. This finds a parallel in 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" The latter part of the song shifts from personal testimony to communal proclamation, urging a unified voice to "sing" and "proclaim that You are great." This collective act of worship, an outward expression of inner conviction, reflects the biblical call for believers to praise God together, as seen in Psalm 150 which encourages a multitude of instruments and voices in the worship of God. Ultimately, "Faithful" is a powerful, scripturally rich anthem that invites listeners to anchor their hope and identity in the unshakeable character of God, celebrating His eternal love and the redemptive sacrifice that brings new life to the undeserving.