Gaither Vocal Band - Lead Me to That Rock Lyrics
Lyrics
Chorus:
Why don't you lead me to that Rock that is higher than I
Oh lead me, yes Lord lead me
Why don't you lead me to that Rock that is higher than I
Thou hast been a shelter for me
Well if you go down in yonder fold and search among the sheep
My brother thou hast been a shelter for me
Well you'll find Him there so I am told with those He loves to keep
My brother thou hast been a shelter for me
If you'll go in to the wilderness where dying ones are lost
My brother thou hast been a shelter for me
Well you'll find Him there to heal and bless no matter what the cost
My brother thou hast been a shelter for me
Video
Bill & Gloria Gaither - Lead Me to That Rock [Live] ft. Stephen Hill
Meaning & Inspiration
The Gaither Vocal Band’s rendition of “Lead Me to That Rock,” released on November 19, 2012, is a powerful testament to unwavering faith and the enduring strength found in Christ. This live recording, featuring the stirring vocals of Stephen Hill, dives deep into the profound theological message embedded within its lyrics, offering a timeless reminder of God's protective presence. The central plea, "Why don't you lead me to that Rock that is higher than I," is not merely a request for guidance but a profound declaration of dependence on a power far greater than our own. This Rock, a prevalent biblical metaphor, consistently represents Jesus Christ as the firm foundation and secure refuge for believers. We see this consistently throughout Scripture, from the Psalms, where David declares in Psalm 18:2, "The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold," to the teachings of Jesus himself in Matthew 7:24-25, who likens those who hear his words and put them into practice to a wise man who built his house on rock, emphasizing its stability against life's storms.
The song's verses paint vivid pictures of seeking this divine shelter. The imagery of searching "down in yonder fold and search among the sheep" and finding Him "with those He loves to keep" alludes to the Good Shepherd, Jesus, who cares for His flock. This resonates with John 10:11, where Jesus states, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." The invitation to venture into the "wilderness where dying ones are lost" and find Him there to "heal and bless no matter what the cost" speaks directly to Christ’s mission of salvation for the lost and broken. This echoes His own words in Luke 19:10, "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost," and His compassionate healing ministry, demonstrating that His love and restorative power are available to all, regardless of their condition or past. The repeated affirmation, "Thou hast been a shelter for me," serves as a personal testimony, echoing the sentiments of countless individuals throughout history who have experienced God's unwavering protection and provision, reinforcing the song's core message of finding ultimate security and peace in Him.