Hillsong UNITED - Whole Heart (Hold Me Now) Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Hold me now
In the hands that created the heavens
Find me now
Where the grace runs as deep as Your scars
You pulled me from the clay
Set me on a rock
Called me by Your Name
And made my heart whole again
Verse 2
Lifted up
And my knees know it’s all for Your glory
That I might stand
With more reasons to sing than to fear
You pulled me from the clay
Set me on a rock
Called me by Your Name
And made my heart whole again
Pre-Chorus
So here I stand
High in surrender
I need You now
Hold my heart
Now and forever
My soul cries out
Chorus 1
Once I was broken
But You loved my whole heart through
Sin has no hold on me
Cause Your grace holds me now
Verse 3
And that grace
Owns the ground where the grave did
Where all my shame remains
Left for dead in Your wake
You crashed those age - old gates
You left no stone unturned
You stepped out of that grave
And shouldered me all the way
Chorus 2
Healed and forgiven
Look where my chains are now
Death has no hold on me
Cause Your grace holds that ground
And Your grace holds me now
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Whole Heart (Hold Me Now) [Live] - Hillsong UNITED
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on January 11, 2019, as part of their live album *People*, "Whole Heart (Hold Me Now)" by Hillsong UNITED immediately establishes itself as a profound anthem of surrender and dependence on God's unwavering presence. At its core, the song delves into the human desire for complete communion with the divine, a yearning that echoes through the pages of Scripture. The central message is one of offering one's entirety – their "whole heart" – to a God who is faithful and present, inviting Him to hold them through life's currents. This resonates deeply with the Apostle Paul's exhortation in Romans 12:1: "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." The song powerfully articulates this act of consecration, acknowledging our own limitations and finding solace in God’s sufficiency. It speaks to the vulnerability that comes with true faith, recognizing that we are not meant to navigate life’s complexities alone. The repeated plea to be held signifies a profound trust in God’s protective and guiding hand, a theme beautifully captured in Psalm 23:4, which declares, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." The song encourages a posture of receptivity, a willingness to be shaped and guided by the Master's touch. It’s a reminder that in surrendering our will, we find a deeper, more profound peace and strength, much like Jesus himself demonstrated in Gethsemane when He prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will" (Matthew 26:39). "Whole Heart (Hold Me Now)" is an invitation to embrace that same spirit of submission, finding in God’s embrace the ultimate security and purpose for our lives.