CityAlight - I Will Trust My Saviour Jesus Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
I will trust my saviour Jesus,
When my darkest doubts befall
Trust Him when to simply trust Him
Seems the hardest thing of all
Verse 2
I will trust my saviour Jesus
Trust Him when my strength is small
For I know the shield of Jesus,
Is the safest place of all
Chorus
Jesus, only Jesus
Help me trust you more and more
Jesus, only Jesus
May my heart be ever yours
Verse 3
I will trust my saviour Jesus
He has said His way is best
And I know the path He’s chosen
Leads to everlasting rest
Chorus
Jesus, only Jesus
Help me trust you more and more
Jesus, only Jesus
May my heart be ever yours
Chorus
Jesus, only Jesus
Help me trust you more and more
Jesus, only Jesus
May my heart be ever yours
Bridge
Oh on that cross, how it was seen
I can go now ever trusting in the one who died for me
What could I bring, for your gift is complete
So I trust You, simply trust You, Lord with every part of me
Bridge
Oh on that cross, how it was seen
I can go now ever trusting in the one who died for me
What could I bring, for your gift is complete
So I trust You, simply trust You, Lord with every part of me
Bridge
Oh on that cross, how it was seen
I can go now ever trusting in the one who died for me
What could I bring, for your gift is complete
So I trust You, simply trust You, Lord with every part of me
Chorus
Jesus, only Jesus
Help me trust you more and more
Jesus, only Jesus
May my heart be ever yours
Chorus
Jesus, only Jesus
Help me trust you more and more
Jesus, only Jesus
May my heart be ever yours
Verse 4
I will trust my Saviour Jesus
Every hour of my life
As I journey home to see Him
He will never leave my side
Video
CityAlight – I Will Trust My Saviour Jesus (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on December 9th, 2018, as part of the *Yet Not I - EP*, CityAlight’s "I Will Trust My Saviour Jesus" is a powerful testament to unwavering faith in the face of life’s trials. The song’s genesis lies in the profound human struggle to maintain trust when circumstances feel overwhelming, a theme deeply rooted in biblical narratives of perseverance and reliance on God. The lyrics eloquently articulate the internal battle of doubting one's ability to simply trust, particularly when one's strength falters. This vulnerability is immediately relatable, speaking to the common experience of feeling inadequate to shoulder burdens alone. Yet, within this recognition of weakness, the song offers a profound assurance: Jesus is the shield and the safest place. This echoes the sentiment found in Psalm 3:3, where David declares, "But you, O Lord, are a shield around me." The core message of the song is a fervent plea for increased trust and a surrender of the heart to Jesus, as expressed in the repeated chorus, "Jesus, only Jesus, Help me trust you more and more, Jesus, only Jesus, May my heart be ever yours." This mirrors the disciples' own request in Luke 17:5, "The apostles said to the Lord, 'Increase our faith!'" The verses build on this foundation, grounding the act of trust not in one's own ability, but in the inherent goodness and wisdom of Jesus. The assurance that His way is best and leads to everlasting rest directly correlates with Jesus' own words in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." The bridge of the song powerfully shifts focus to the ultimate demonstration of God's love and sacrifice: the cross. It is on the cross, the lyrics suggest, that the depth of Jesus’ love was fully revealed, making it possible for believers to trust Him completely. The question, "What could I bring, for your gift is complete?" acknowledges the unmeritorious nature of our salvation and the completeness of Christ's sacrifice, aligning with the concept presented 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— not by works, so that no one can boast." The repeated declaration, "So I trust You, simply trust You, Lord with every part of me," signifies a total surrender, an intentional decision to place every aspect of life into the hands of the Saviour. The final verse underscores the continuous nature of this trust, extending it to "every hour of my life" as the believer journeys towards their eternal home, reassured that Jesus will never leave their side, a promise echoing Hebrews 13:5, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." CityAlight masterfully crafts a song that is not merely a musical piece, but a devotional journey, encouraging listeners to deepen their reliance on Jesus, especially when faith feels most challenging, by reminding them of His sacrificial love and His unwavering presence throughout life's pilgrimage.