Lyrics
Chorus
Keep me in Your care, Lord
Keep me in Your care, Lord
I will always be a witness?for You.
Keep me in Your care
Chorus
Verse
I was seeking the truth
I wanted to know how to live right
Then I gave my heart to Christ
And now I'm walking in His light
Chorus
Verse 2
You must be born again
That's what the Lord God said to me
You will live and never die
If only you walk upright
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Special (Lead adlib)
Keep me in Your care, Lord
Keep me in Your care, Lord
I will always be a witness for You (repeat x 8 times)
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Keep Me in Your Care” combines a prayer for God’s protection with a testimony of conversion. The repeated plea asks the Lord for continuing care, while the verses explain the change behind that request: a search for truth leads to giving the heart to Christ, walking in light, and becoming a witness. Dependence and commitment therefore remain connected throughout the song. Divine care is sought alongside a life shaped by faithfulness.
The line about being born again directly reflects Jesus’ teaching in John 3:3, where entry into God’s kingdom is linked to new birth. The movement from darkness toward walking in light also recalls John 8:12, where following Christ is contrasted with remaining in darkness. These connections support the song’s focus without requiring claims beyond its words. Its gospel message is direct: life in Christ brings a changed path, and the proper response is upright living and public witness. The chorus keeps that message grounded in humble prayer rather than self-reliance.