Bethel Music - The Blessing Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse
The Lord bless you and keep you
Make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you
The Lord turn His face toward you
And give you peace
The Lord bless you and keep you
Make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you
The Lord turn His face toward you
And give you peace
Chorus
Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen
Verse
The Lord bless you and keep you
Make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you
The Lord turn His face toward you
And give you peace
Chorus
Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen
Singing amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen
Bridge 1
May His favor be upon you
And a thousand generations
And your family and your children
And their children, and their children
May His favor be upon you
And a thousand generations
And your family and your children
And their children, and their children
Bridge 2
May His presence go before you
And behind you and beside you
All around you and within you
He is with you, He is with you
In the morning, in the evening
In your coming and your going
In your weeping and rejoicing
He is for you, He is for you
May His presence go before you
And behind you and beside you
All around you and within you
He is with you, He is with you
In the morning, in the evening
In your coming and your going
In your weeping and rejoicing
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you
Always for you, He's for you
I know He is for you
Chorus
Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen
Oh, amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen
Video
The Blessing (Official Lyric Video) - Bethel Music feat. We The Kingdom | Peace
Meaning & Inspiration
"The Blessing," released by Bethel Music featuring We The Kingdom on April 10, 2020, is a powerful and profound musical rendition of a beloved biblical benediction, specifically the priestly blessing found in Numbers 6:24-26. This song transcends a simple melody; it is a vibrant outpouring of divine promise and assurance, echoing the timeless words of God's love and faithfulness. The core of the song is a direct, almost reverent, repetition of the scriptural text: "The Lord bless you and keep you; make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace." This repetition itself becomes a meditative practice, allowing the listener to absorb the weight and comfort of God's spoken word. The repeated "Amen" acts as a powerful affirmation, sealing each declaration with a resounding agreement and belief in its truth, mirroring the congregational responses throughout scripture.
The song then expands upon this foundational blessing, drawing deeply from Old and New Testament themes. The bridge, "May His favor be upon you and a thousand generations," speaks to the enduring nature of God's covenant promises, reminiscent of God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15:5, where he promised Abraham descendants as numerous as the stars, signifying an enduring legacy of divine favor. Similarly, the concept of favor extending to future generations can be seen in Deuteronomy 7:9, which assures that God keeps covenant and steadfast love for those who love Him. This is not merely a wish but a confident declaration of God's active, generational blessing.
Furthermore, the second bridge powerfully articulates the omnipresence of God's Spirit: "May His presence go before you and behind you and beside you, all around you and within you." This imagery directly evokes passages like Psalm 139:7-10, which questions where one can flee from God's presence, highlighting His all-encompassing nature. The assurance that "He is with you... In the morning, in the evening... In your coming and your going... In your weeping and rejoicing... He is for you" is a profound comfort, drawing parallels with God's promise in Isaiah 43:2: "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you; when you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." The repeated declarations of "He is for you" are not passive observations but active pronouncements of God's unwavering support and alignment with His people, underscoring His commitment to their well-being in every facet of life. "The Blessing" is more than just a song; it's a musical embrace of God's promises, designed to inspire faith, peace, and a deep understanding of His constant, loving presence.