Lyrics
Hear the sound of crying from the valley
Rising from the weary, tired and worn
Begging strength and mercy for the battle
Help to hold on faithful till the morning
Child I hear your every cry
There has never been a time
I have left you all alone
You are my beloved
You must know that I would die
To buy you back and make you mine
You are the apple of my eye
You are my beloved
Is it true You understand our groanings?
Do You know the language of our tears?
There are times and seasons You have left us
Times we're almost overcome by fears
Hey Hey
Child I hear your every cry
There has never been a time
I have left you all alone
You are my beloved
You must know that I would die
To buy you back and make you mine
You are the apple of my eye
You are my beloved
Lord, please save us
Don't forsake us
Lord, have mercy
Hear Your child cry
Child I hear your every cry
There has never been a time
I have left you all alone
You are my beloved
You must know that I would die
To buy you back and make you mine
You are the apple of my eye
You are my beloved
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Meaning & Inspiration
Lord Save Us gives voice to exhausted people who cry for mercy while enduring fear, weariness, and spiritual conflict. The verses alternate between human questions and an answer of divine reassurance. Tears and groaning are not treated as signs of abandonment; instead, the answering words affirm that every cry is heard and that the suffering person remains beloved. The repeated plea for salvation keeps the song rooted in dependence on God rather than confidence in human endurance.
Its imagery corresponds closely with Psalm 34:17-18, where the Lord hears the righteous and remains near to the brokenhearted. The question about whether God understands groaning also recalls Romans 8:26, which describes the Spirit helping in weakness when words fail. The assurance of never being left alone is consistent with Hebrews 13:5. Through this call-and-response pattern, the song holds lament and comfort together, allowing urgent prayer to lead toward confidence in divine presence and mercy.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 34:17-18 The psalm says the Lord hears cries for help and stays near the brokenhearted.
- Romans 8:26 The Spirit helps in weakness and intercedes when prayer cannot be expressed in words.
- Hebrews 13:5 God promises never to leave or forsake his people.