Gaither Vocal Band - He Will Carry You Lyrics
Lyrics
There is no problem too big
God cannot solve it
There is no mountain too tall
God cannot move it
There is no storm too dark
God cannot calm it
There is no sorrow too deep
He cannot soothe it
Oh, if He carried the weight of the world upon His shoulders
I know my brother that He will carry you
Oh, if He carried the weight of the world upon His shoulders
I know my sister that He will carry you
He said, "Come on to me all who are weary
And I will give you rest, rest, rest, rest"
Rest, rest, rest
There is no problem too big
God cannot solve it
There is no mountain too tall
He cannot move it
There is no storm too dark
God cannot calm it
There is no sorrow too deep
He cannot soothe it
Oh, if He carried the weight of the world upon His shoulders
Oh, I know my brother that He will carry you
Oh, if He carried the weight of the world upon His shoulders
Oh, I know my sister that He will carry you
I know my brother and I know my sister that Jesus will carry you
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Lynda Randle - He Will Carry You (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
"He Will Carry You," a profoundly encouraging anthem from The Best of the Gaither Vocal Band, released in January of 2000, serves as a powerful testament to divine strength in the face of overwhelming human burdens. The song's narrative is built upon a foundation of unwavering faith, assuring listeners that no challenge is insurmountable for God. The opening verses paint a vivid picture of God's omnipotence, asserting that no problem is too large for Him to solve, no mountain too tall for Him to move, no storm too dark for Him to calm, and no sorrow too deep for Him to soothe. This imagery directly echoes scriptural promises found throughout the Bible. For instance, the concept of God moving mountains is reminiscent of verses like Matthew 17:20, where Jesus states, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible with you." Similarly, the assurance that God can calm the darkest storms finds its roots in accounts like Jesus calming the tempest on the Sea of Galilee, as described in Mark 4:39, where the wind and waves obeyed His command. The song then pivots to a deeply personal application of this divine power. The central message, "Oh, if He carried the weight of the world upon His shoulders, I know my brother that He will carry you," is a direct and beautiful interpretation of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This powerful statement draws upon the ultimate act of carrying the sins of humanity, as described in Isaiah 53:4: "Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering." The weight of the world’s sin and sorrow was borne by Christ on the cross, a burden far greater than any individual can comprehend. Therefore, the song argues, if He was able to bear that immeasurable load, then the individual struggles we face – our personal mountains, our personal storms, our personal sorrows – are well within His capacity to help us navigate. The invitation, "Come on to me all who are weary, and I will give you rest," directly quotes Jesus' words in Matthew 11:28, a cornerstone of Christian comfort and relief. This promise of rest is not merely an absence of hardship but a profound spiritual peace that comes from surrendering our burdens to Him. The repetition of "rest" emphasizes the completeness and pervasive nature of this divine solace. The concluding lines, which extend this promise to "my brother" and "my sister," underscore the inclusive and familial nature of God's care within the faith community, highlighting that Jesus will indeed carry each individual through their unique trials. The song's enduring strength lies in its simple yet profound theological truth: the God who conquered sin and death is more than capable of carrying us through the everyday challenges of life, offering solace, strength, and ultimate peace to all who turn to Him.