Lyrics
Chorus
Jesus got a hold of my life and He won't let me go!
Jesus got into my heart; He got into my soul!
I used to be oh so sad,
But now I'm just so free and so glad,
'Cause Jesus got a hold of my life and He won't let go!
Verse 1
Sometimes I remember how I used to be livin' in sin;
I tried to act happy and free but I wasn't within;
I fooled a lot of friends of mine,
They tho't I had some peace of mind,
But I never had a thing until I opened up and let Jesus in!
Chorus
Jesus got a hold of my life and He won't let me go!
Jesus got into my heart; He got into my soul!
I used to be oh so sad,
But now I'm just so free and so glad,
'Cause Jesus got a hold of my life and He won't let go!
Verse 2
Aren't you getting' just a bit tired of foolin' around?
You try to laugh your way thro' life but you're not gainin' ground;
Why not try the Lord today,
Just ask Him in your heart to stay,
And you'll find Jesus' love to be the greatest thing that you've ever found!
Chorus
Jesus got a hold of my life and He won't let me go!
Jesus got into my heart; He got into my soul!
I used to be oh so sad,
But now I'm just so free and so glad,
'Cause Jesus got a hold of my life and He won't let go
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Meaning & Inspiration
Jesus Got A Hold Of My Life is a Southern gospel testimony about being held by Christ. The chorus announces that Jesus has a hold on the life and will not let go, that He got into the heart and soul, and that the singer used to be sad but is now free and glad. The first verse recalls living in sin, trying to look happy and free without being so inside, fooling friends but having nothing until Jesus was let in.
The second verse turns to the listener and asks whether it is time to stop fooling around and laughing through life without making progress, suggesting that the answer is to ask the Lord to stay in the heart and find His love to be the greatest thing ever found. The themes follow John 10:28 on being held in His hand, Romans 8:38-39 on a love that does not let go, and Revelation 3:20 on Jesus standing at the door and knocking. The upbeat rhythm and repeated chorus give the song a joyful, conversational tone suited to a quartet.
Related Scripture
- John 10:28 No one can snatch Jesus' followers out of His hand.
- Romans 8:38-39 Nothing can separate believers from the love of God in Christ.
- Revelation 3:20 Jesus stands at the door and knocks, and comes in to those who open.