Deliverance - Sanctuary Lyrics
Lyrics
Should the stars get in
Your eyes tonight
Remember - remember - Love
And should the strong winds
Become far too much
Remember - remember
Your sanctuary
Should you come into
The promised land
Remember - remember
From where you came
And if your greatest fears are realized
Remember - remember
Your sanctuary
Hush pretty baby and don't you cry
Your daddy's here so
Brush the tears out of your eyes
Brush them from your eyes
Should you find you have
The things you need
Remember - remember - Me
And should the moon turn red
Stars leave the sky
Remember - remember
Your sanctuary
Video
Sanctuary
Meaning & Inspiration
Deliverance's "Sanctuary," released on November 6, 2014, offers a profound spiritual meditation that resonates deeply with anyone seeking solace and guidance. The song's core message is one of enduring divine presence, a constant refuge available amidst life's inevitable trials and triumphs. The lyrics evoke a powerful sense of remembrance, urging the listener to recall foundational truths and a steadfast source of love and protection, no matter the circumstances. This theme of an unshakeable refuge strongly echoes numerous biblical promises of God as our stronghold and dwelling place. Consider Psalm 46:1, which declares, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." The song's gentle assurance, particularly the imagery of a parent comforting a child, "Hush pretty baby and don't you cry, Your daddy's here," mirrors the tenderness with which our Heavenly Father cares for us, as described in Matthew 6:26: "Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" The repeated refrain, "Your sanctuary," serves as a powerful anchor, reminding us that in moments of dazzling success where stars might get in our eyes, or conversely, when facing overwhelming adversity where the strongest winds blow, or even when our deepest fears materialize, there is a place of safety and peace to be found. This is not a passive peace, but an active, divine protection. The instruction to "remember from where you came" when entering the "promised land" is a crucial call to humility and gratitude, preventing us from succumbing to pride and forgetting the source of all blessings. This resonates with Deuteronomy 8:11-14, which warns against forgetting the Lord when one's needs are met and prosperity abounds. The imagery of the moon turning red and stars leaving the sky paints a picture of the most catastrophic and unimaginable events, yet even in such ultimate upheaval, the song asserts the unwavering existence of this sanctuary. This speaks to the unfailing nature of God's covenant and His eternal presence, a theme found in Isaiah 41:10: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." "Sanctuary" is more than just a song; it's a spiritual lifeline, a beautiful reminder woven with scriptural truths, that no matter the ebb and flow of life, we are never truly alone, and a divine place of safety is always accessible through faith.