Don Francisco - Father, Hear Me Calling Lyrics
Lyrics
Deep within the silence
Father, hear me calling
Open to Your son
And lift me to Your throne above
Lord, I need to hear You
Feel Your Spirit near me
Feel Your arms around me
Rest inside Your love
'Cause nothing on this earth
Can fill this thirst and longing
No one else can satisfy
The need within my soul
Come and fill my heart again
With all the love that's in You
Let me see Your glory
Let it cleanse and make me whole
There beside the river
Let my spirit wander
With my Friend and Savior
To hear the voice I love
Drinking sweet still waters
Lying in green pastures
While Your gentle Spirit rests
Upon me like a dove
'Cause nothing on this earth
Can fill this thirst and longing
No one else can satisfy
The need within my soul
Come and fill my heart again
With all the love that's in You
Let me see Your glory
Let it cleanse and make me whole
There beside the river
Let my spirit wander
With my Friend and Savior
To hear the voice I love
Drinking sweet still waters
Lying in green pastures
While Your gentle Spirit rests
Upon me like a dove
Deep within the silence
Father, hear me calling
Open to Your child
And lift me to Your throne above
Lord, I need to hear You
Feel Your Spirit near me
Feel Your arms around me
And rest inside Your love
Let me feel Your arms around me
And rest inside Your love
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Father, Hear Me Calling
Meaning & Inspiration
Don Francisco's "Father, Hear Me Calling," released on the 1991 album *Vision of the Valley*, is a profound invocation, a deeply personal prayer set to music that resonates with the universal human yearning for connection with the divine. The song’s narrative unfolds as a sincere plea from a soul grappling with earthly emptiness, seeking solace and fulfillment in God's presence. It's a testament to the understanding that no worldly possession or experience, however appealing, can quench the profound thirst for spiritual satisfaction. The lyrics paint vivid imagery of this longing, echoing the psalmist's declaration in Psalm 42:1, "As the deer pants for water, so my soul pants for you, my God." The desire expressed is not merely for an abstract deity, but for an intimate relationship, a tangible sense of God's Spirit and presence surrounding the supplicant, a theme beautifully illustrated in the lines, "Feel Your Spirit near me / Feel Your arms around me / Rest inside Your love." This yearning for divine embrace finds its roots in scriptural accounts of God’s immanence and the comfort He offers His children.
The second verse deepens this exploration, explicitly stating that "nothing on this earth can fill this thirst and longing." This sentiment directly aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who declared in John 6:35, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." Francisco’s words capture this truth with striking clarity, articulating the soul's intrinsic need for a spiritual sustenance that only God can provide. The plea to "fill my heart again / With all the love that's in You" and to "Let me see Your glory / Let it cleanse and make me whole" speaks to a desire for spiritual renewal and purification, a transformation that is only possible through divine intervention. This echoes the prayer of David in Psalm 51:10, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." The song’s progression then moves to a more contemplative space, envisioning a peaceful communion beside a river, where the soul finds rest in the presence of its "Friend and Savior." The imagery of "drinking sweet still waters" and "lying in green pastures" is a direct allusion to Psalm 23, God’s promise to lead and provide for His flock. The image of the Spirit resting "Upon me like a dove" is a powerful New Testament metaphor for the Holy Spirit's gentle, abiding presence, recalling Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3:16. The repetition of these core sentiments underscores the persistent nature of faith and the enduring power of a soul's cry for divine connection. Ultimately, "Father, Hear Me Calling" is more than just a song; it is a spiritual journey captured in lyrical form, an inspiring reminder of where true fulfillment and lasting peace can be found.