Lyrics
Verse 1
Lift up your eyes child
Don't be afraid
I hold the world
In the palm of My hand
Verse 2
Lift up your eyes child
I'm calling your name
My love for you is greater
Than the grains of sand
Chorus 1
()I will be with you
There's nothing to fear
Wherever you go
I will be there
Chorus 2
When all ()you see is arrows
I'll be your shield
I will be with you
There's nothing to fear
Verse 3
Come come away
Child
I'll keep you safe
I'll cover you with peace
Like a riverbed
Verse 4
If you feel like
You're sinking
Sink into My grace
Come find yourself in the love
That will never end
Chorus 1
()I will be with you
There's nothing to fear
Wherever you go
I will be there
Chorus 2
When all ()you see is arrows
I'll be your shield
I will be with you
There's nothing to fear
Bridge
Lay down in the green
Green pasture
I will restore your soul
Lay down
Where the still waters flow
Chorus 1
Yes I will be with you
There's nothing to fear
Wherever you go
I will be there
Chorus 2
When all ()you see is arrows
I'll be your shield
I will be with you
There's nothing to fear
Tag
Oh I will be with you
There's nothing to fear
Post Chorus
Oh how I love you child
Oh how I love you child
Post Chorus
Singing oh how I love you child
Oh how I love you child
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Meaning & Inspiration
Arrows (I Will Be With You) presents divine reassurance to a fearful child through images of protection, guidance, and rest. The repeated promise of presence answers the threat pictured as arrows, while the shield image suggests safety under God’s care. Rather than denying danger, the song places fear beside a stronger assurance: wherever the child goes, God remains near. Its language of immeasurable love and enduring grace gives that assurance a personal, tender tone.
The bridge draws clearly from Psalm 23 through green pasture, still waters, and restoration of the soul. Those images shift the scene from conflict to quiet provision, showing peace as a place of trust rather than mere escape. The recurring choruses then connect restored confidence with God’s companionship. By closing with repeated declarations of love, the song sustains its central theme that divine presence can steady a troubled heart when visible circumstances suggest vulnerability.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 23:2-4 Green pastures, still waters, restored soul, and fearless companionship are directly echoed in the lyrics.
- Psalm 91:4 The promise of refuge under God and the image of a shield match the song’s protection theme.