Lyrics
Write Your name deep in my heart
Seal my soul full of Your love
Pen Your peace over my fears
Etch in me all You are
You're the author of my life
And I will sing Your praise
You're the Savior of my soul
And I will shout Your name
Jesus, Jesus
You're the author of my life
And I will sing Your praise
You're the Savior of my soul
And I will shout Your name
Jesus, Jesus
Ooh, oooh, ooooh
Ooh, oooh, oooh, ooooh
Ooh, oooh, ooooh
Ooh, oooh, oooh, ooooh
Write Your name deep in my heart
Seal my soul full of Your love
Pen Your peace over my fears
Etch in me all that You are
You're the author of my life
And I will sing Your praise
You're the Savior of my soul
And I will shout Your name
Jesus, Jesus
You're the author of my life
And I will sing Your praise
You're the Savior of my soul
And I will shout Your name
Jesus, Jesus
Ooh, oooh, ooooh
Ooh, oooh, oooh, ooooh
Ooh, oooh, ooooh
Ooh, oooh, oooh, ooooh
My story ends with You
Your glory lives in me
I am alive in You
I am alive in You
My story ends with You
Your glory lives in me
I am alive in You
I am alive in You
My story ends with You
Your glory lives in me
I am alive in You
I am alive in You
My story ends with You
Your glory lives in me
I am alive in You
I am alive in You!
You're the author of my life
And I will sing Your praise
You're the Savior of my soul
And I will shout Your name
Jesus, Jesus
You're the author of my life
And I will sing Your praise
You're the Savior of my soul
And I will shout Your name
Jesus, Jesus
Ooh, oooh, ooooh
Ooh, oooh, oooh, ooooh
Ooh, oooh, ooooh
Ooh, oooh, oooh, ooooh
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Meaning & Inspiration
Author of My Life presents Jesus as both Savior and the one who gives a human story its lasting direction. Images of writing, sealing, and engraving turn spiritual formation into the central picture: divine love is asked to settle deeply within the soul, peace is set against fear, and praise becomes the fitting response. The repeated naming of Jesus keeps the song focused on worship rather than self-improvement.
The closing declaration that life and glory are found in Christ closely reflects the New Testament language of life in him. Its movement from fear toward peace also aligns with the biblical connection between prayer, trust, and the peace of God. Repetition reinforces a simple confession: identity, hope, and praise all rest in the Savior. The result is a direct worship song about belonging to Christ and receiving life from him.
Related Scripture
- Galatians 2:20 Paul describes Christ living in the believer, matching the song declaration of being alive in him.
- Philippians 4:6-7 The passage connects trust in God with peace that guards against anxiety and fear.
- Hebrews 12:2 Jesus is named as the author and finisher of faith, echoing the song central image.