Lyrics
Your steadfast love extends to the heavens
Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds
Your righteousness is like majestic mountains
And your wisdom like the depths of the sea
And you come to me
Filling my heart with your loving kindness
I find my peace in the shadow of your wings
I eat my fill from the abundance of your household
And I drink from the streams of rejoicing
You are my king
You are my king
You are my king
You are my king
@ DonMoen 1992
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Your Steadfast Love” draws nearly all of its imagery from Psalm 36, praising divine love that reaches to the heavens, faithfulness that extends to the clouds, and righteousness compared with mighty mountains. The lyric moves from the vast scale of creation to the personal shelter of God’s wings, joining awe with a quiet sense of safety.
Images of abundance, refreshing streams, and peace portray God as both king and generous host. The repeated declaration, “You are my king,” turns the scriptural paraphrase into a direct confession of worship. Although the title identifies steadfast love as the central theme, the song also names faithfulness, righteousness, wisdom, kindness, and provision as expressions of God’s character. Its language remains contemplative and devotional, allowing the psalm’s metaphors to carry the meaning. The result is a compact meditation on refuge and satisfaction found in God’s presence, grounded in the assurance that divine care is both immeasurably high and personally near.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 36:5-8 The psalm joins God’s steadfast love and faithfulness with refuge, abundance, and streams of delight.