Brenton Brown - I Will Remember You Lyrics + Chords
Lyrics
I will not forget all your benefits
Even when the storms surround my soul
How you comfort me, heal all my diseases
How you lift me up on eagles wings
I will remember you always remember you
I will remember you and all you've done for me (x 2)
I will not forget all your benefits
How you've chosen and adopted me
Orphaned by my sin grace has let me in
And never once have you abandoned me
I will remember you always remember you
I will remember you and all you've done for me
I have tasted and I've seen how you Father faithfully,
How you shepherd those who fear Your name
When the shadow's start to fall and my heart begins to fail
I will lift my eyes to you again (and)
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I Will Remember You - Brenton Brown
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on January 1st, 2006, as part of the album *Everlasting God*, Brenton Brown's "I Will Remember You" is a profound testament to enduring faith and unwavering divine faithfulness. This song isn't just a collection of lyrics; it's a devotional outpouring, a declaration of gratitude that resonates deeply with the core of Christian experience. The story behind this piece, and its inherent meaning, is one of acknowledging the overwhelming goodness and constant presence of God, particularly in times of distress. Brown articulates a deliberate act of remembrance, an intentional turning away from the potential for forgetfulness when life's challenges loom large. He acknowledges the storms that surround the soul, the moments when comfort and healing are not just desired, but desperately needed. Yet, even amidst these tempests, the song pivots to the divine provision: the healing of diseases and the majestic imagery of being lifted on eagles' wings, a powerful echo of Isaiah 40:31, which promises renewal and strength to those who wait on the Lord.
The power of "I Will Remember You" lies in its unflinching gaze at the human condition – the sin that orphans us, the vulnerability of our hearts when shadows fall. Brown doesn't shy away from the reality of being "orphaned by my sin," a clear reference to our state before accepting God's grace, as described in Ephesians 2:1-3. But this is immediately met with the liberating truth of adoption into God's family through His grace, a concept beautifully detailed in Romans 8:15-17, where we receive the Spirit of adoption. The lyrical promise, "never once have you abandoned me," speaks directly to God's steadfast covenant love, a theme woven throughout Scripture, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6, which assures us that the Lord will never leave us nor forsake us. The recurring refrain, "I will remember you and all you've done for me," is not merely a passive sentiment but an active resolve. It calls to mind the psalmist's plea in Psalm 103:2, "Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits." Brown expands this, recognizing God not just as a deliverer from hardship, but as a Father who fathers faithfully. This is a direct allusion to the spiritual fatherhood described in passages like 2 Corinthians 6:18, "And I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." The shepherd imagery, "How you shepherd those who fear Your name," draws from Psalm 23, a timeless expression of God's guidance and provision, and also from John 10:11, where Jesus declares, "I am the good shepherd." When the heart begins to fail, when the shadow of doubt or despair starts to lengthen, the song offers a powerful posture of hope: "I will lift my eyes to you again." This mirrors the upward gaze of faith found in Psalm 121:1-2, "I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." In essence, "I Will Remember You" is an anthem of remembrance, urging us to anchor our souls in the unchanging character and unfailing actions of our God, even when our circumstances tempt us to waver.