Don Moen - He's On Our Side Lyrics
Lyrics
Our help has come
In the name of the Lord
The One who formed
All the earth and the sky
Behold, He comes to destroy
The chains of death
And raise us up to life
Oh, bless His name
For He has given us
Everything we need to fly
Our broken wings
They have not hindered us
We have the Lord
He's on our side
When I am weak
Oh, my Savior is strong
When I can't sing through the pain
He's my song
Let all who call on His name
Rise up in praise
The Lord is on our side
Oh, bless His name
For He has given us
Everything we need to fly
Our broken wings
They have not hindered us
We have the Lord
He's on our side
Oh, yes. He is
And after all that I've been through
The brokenness and doubt
Well, I hear the Savior say
"I will never cast you out."
And the work began in me
God will himself complete
And until that day, I will sing
Oh, bless His name
For He has given us
Everything we need to fly
Our broken wings
They have not hindered us
We have the Lord
He's on our side
Oh, sing it
Oh, bless His name
Oh, yes
For He has given us
Everything we need
Everything we need to fly
Our broken wings
Our broken wings
They have not
They have not hindered us
We have
We have the Lord
He's on our side
We have the Lord
He's on our side
We have the Lord
We have the Lord
He's on our side
Oh, yes. He is
He's on our side
We have the Lord
He's on our side
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Don Moen - He's On Our Side | FULL ALBUM (with Lyrics) [Official Audio]
Meaning & Inspiration
On September 25, 2024, Don Moen unveiled his "He's On Our Side - EP," presenting a collection of songs designed to anchor faith in turbulent times. The title track, "He's On Our Side," immediately establishes itself as a powerful declaration of God's unwavering presence and active support in the lives of believers, drawing deeply from the wellspring of Christian assurance and divine promise. The song acts as a musical sermon, reinforcing the profound theological truth that our ultimate help and defense stem directly from the Lord, the sovereign Creator of all existence.
The narrative of "He's On Our Side" begins with a resounding affirmation that "Our help has come in the name of the Lord," echoing the ancient cry of Psalm 124:8, which reminds us that our help is indeed in the name of the Maker of heaven and earth. It quickly establishes God's omnipotence by identifying Him as "The One who formed all the earth and the sky," a foundational truth found throughout Scripture, from Genesis 1:1 to Psalm 33:6. This sets the stage for the dramatic rescue mission described: "He comes to destroy the chains of death and raise us up to life." This speaks directly to the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, who, through His crucifixion and resurrection, conquered sin and death, offering eternal life and freedom to all who believe, a victory triumphantly proclaimed in passages like 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 and Romans 8:2. The song posits this divine intervention not as a distant historical event, but as a present reality that liberates and empowers.
The core message of the song finds its strongest expression in the repeated chorus, "Oh, bless His name, for He has given us everything we need to fly." This metaphor of flying with "broken wings" powerfully illustrates that human limitations and past failures do not impede God's plan or our potential in Him. It's a beautiful reflection of 2 Corinthians 12:9, where the Lord tells Paul, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Our perceived brokenness does not hinder us when God is the one enabling our ascent. The declarative "We have the Lord, He's on our side" is the song's central anchor, a direct echo of Romans 8:31, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" and Psalm 118:6, "The Lord is on my side; I will not fear." This isn't just a comforting thought; it’s a theological bedrock that reorients perspective from personal frailty to divine strength.
The song delves further into personal experience and struggle in the second verse, acknowledging moments of profound weakness and pain: "When I am weak, oh, my Savior is strong; when I can't sing through the pain, He's my song." This deeply relatable sentiment articulates the Christian experience of finding strength in Christ precisely when our own fails, a truth consistently affirmed in Scripture, notably in Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Even when words fail, God Himself becomes the source of joy and expression, providing a "song" even in the deepest valleys, as suggested in Psalm 42:8. The invitation to "Let all who call on His name rise up in praise" then becomes a collective response to this divine faithfulness, unifying all believers in a shared acknowledgment of God's ever-present help, a call to worship often found in verses like Joel 2:32.
Perhaps the most deeply personal and reassuring moment arrives in the bridge, where the singer reflects on past "brokenness and doubt," only to hear the Savior's voice saying, "I will never cast you out." This directly references the profound assurance in John 6:37, where Jesus promises, "All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away." It's a powerful statement of unconditional acceptance and grace, particularly for anyone grappling with feelings of unworthiness. This promise is followed by another cornerstone of Christian hope: "And the work began in me, God will himself complete." This statement draws directly from Philippians 1:6, assuring us that the good work God starts in us He will faithfully bring to completion, underscoring His commitment to our spiritual journey and sanctification. Until that day of full completion, the consistent response is one of continued praise and declaration: "And until that day, I will sing."
"He's On Our Side" is more than just a song; it's a profound theological statement set to music, serving as a powerful reminder of God's active involvement, strength, and unwavering support in the life of every individual. It serves as an anthem for those navigating life's challenges, urging them to remember that despite their weaknesses or brokenness, their ultimate victory is assured because the Creator of the universe is actively working on their behalf. The emphasis on God's continuous presence and completion of His work in us makes this track an enduring source of encouragement, reinforcing a bedrock truth of faith that transforms doubt into confident praise and despair into hopeful endurance.