Francesca Battistelli - Find Rest Lyrics
Lyrics
He never sleeps, He never slumbers
He's been awake at every hour
No tear catches Him by surprise
He's never lost, He never runs out
He never lives in the shadows of doubt
No fear catches Him by surprise
Chorus
Find rest my soul
Put your hope in God
Put your hope, put your hope in God
He always is, He always will be
He always has been everything I need
How can this be catching me by surprise
He's ever strong, He's ever faithful
His love is real, now nothing is impossible
'Cause nothing catches Him by surprise
Chorus 2x
I close my eyes, and I can see
The arms of mercy holding me
I close my eyes, and I can see
The arms of Jesus holding me
Chorus 3x
Put your hope in God
Oh, put your hope in God
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Francesca Battistelli - Find Rest (Official Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
Francesca Battistelli's "Find Rest," from her 2014 album *If We're Honest (Deluxe Version)*, is more than just a song; it's an invitation to a profound spiritual recalibration. The central message is a powerful and unwavering declaration of God's constancy and sovereignty, offering a profound antidote to the anxieties and uncertainties that plague human experience. Battistelli artfully crafts lyrics that paint a picture of a divine being who is perpetually alert, entirely in control, and intimately aware of every struggle. The assurance that "He never sleeps, He never slumbers" and that "no tear catches Him by surprise" directly echoes the biblical truth found in Psalm 121:4, which states, "Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep." This unwavering vigilance is presented not as an ominous oversight, but as the ultimate source of security for the believer.
The song's narrative, if it can be called that, is less a chronological story and more an unfolding of theological truths that lead to an internal transformation. The repeated exhortation in the chorus, "Find rest my soul / Put your hope in God," is a direct call to action, rooted in the understanding that our solace isn't found in fleeting circumstances or our own strength, but in the unshakeable character of our Creator. This is deeply resonant with passages like Jeremiah 17:7-8, which celebrates the one who trusts in the Lord: "But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by water, nerves their roots by the stream; they will not fear when the heat comes; their leaves are always green. They have no worries in a year of drought and never fail to bear fruit." Battistelli reinforces this by highlighting God's immutable nature: "He always is, He always will be / He always has been everything I need." This unwavering presence and sufficiency are the bedrock upon which true rest is built, directly reflecting God's self-revelation in Exodus 3:14, "I AM WHO I AM."
The bridge of the song, "I close my eyes, and I can see / The arms of mercy holding me," is perhaps the most intimate and evocative part. It shifts the focus from God's grand attributes to His personal embrace, offering a vivid image of comfort and safety. This imagery beautifully aligns with the sentiment of Psalm 23, particularly the shepherd's rod and staff providing comfort, and the assurance of dwelling in the house of the Lord forever. The "arms of mercy" speak to the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, reminding us of His sacrifice and the boundless grace He offers, as illuminated in Ephesians 2:4-5: "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved." Battistelli's rendition is a powerful encouragement to anchor our hope in the God who not only sees our every trial but actively holds us through them, making the seemingly impossible challenges of life surmountable through faith.