Darlene Zschech - The Potter's Hand Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse:
Beautiful Lord, Wonderful Saviour
I know for sure, all of my days are held in your hands, crafted
into your perfect plan
You gently call me into your presence guiding me by Your Holy Spirit
Teach me dear Lord to live all of my life through Your eyes
I'm captured by Your holy calling
Set me apart, I know you're drawing me to yourself
Lead me Lord I pray
Chorus:
Take me, Mold me, use me, fill me
I give my life to the Potter's hand
Call me, guide me, lead me, walk beside me
I give my life to the Potter's hand
You gentlly call me into your presence guiding me by your Holy Spirit
Teach me dear Lord to live all of my life through your eyes
I'm captured by your Holy calling
set me apart, I know your drawing me to yourself
lead me Lord I pray
Repeat Chorus
Video
The Potter's Hand - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on August 14, 2017, as part of Hillsong Worship's extensive catalog, "The Potter's Hand" by Darlene Zschech offers a profound meditation on surrender and divine craftsmanship, resonating deeply within the spirit of Christian worship. The song’s genesis lies in a powerful understanding of God’s sovereignty and His intimate involvement in the lives of believers, drawing directly from the rich imagery found in Scripture. The central metaphor of the potter and the clay, prominently featured in Jeremiah 18:1-6, forms the bedrock of the song's message. This biblical passage vividly illustrates God's absolute authority over His creation, capable of shaping and reshaping individuals according to His perfect will. The lyrics, “I know for sure, all of my days are held in Your hands, crafted into Your perfect plan,” directly echo this prophetic declaration, asserting a trust in a divine blueprint that transcends human understanding.
The song’s strength lies in its earnest plea for divine guidance and transformation. Zschech's invitation, "Take me, mold me, use me, fill me," is not a passive acceptance but an active surrender, a willing submission to the Potter's skilled hands. This echoes the Apostle Paul's exhortation in Romans 12:1, where he urges believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, a spiritual act of worship. The repeated declaration, "I give my life to the Potter's hand," signifies a complete relinquishing of self-will, a recognition that true purpose and fulfillment are found in aligning with God's design. The lyrics further explore the gentle, persistent nature of God's call: "You gently call me into Your presence, guiding me by Your Holy Spirit." This beautifully captures the Holy Spirit’s role as a divine compass, leading believers into deeper intimacy with God, as promised in John 16:13, where Jesus states that the Spirit of truth will guide believers into all truth. The desire expressed to "live all of my life through Your eyes" speaks to a longing for a transformed perspective, one that sees the world and its challenges through the lens of divine wisdom and love, mirroring the prayer for renewed minds found in Romans 12:2. The capture of being "captured by Your holy calling" and the prayer, "Set me apart, I know You're drawing me to Yourself," points to the irresistible grace of God, His ability to draw individuals from darkness into His marvelous light, as described in 1 Peter 2:9. This unwavering focus on God's active, personal engagement in shaping and directing lives makes "The Potter's Hand" a powerful anthem of dependence, devotion, and the profound beauty of yielding to the One who knows us best and loves us most.