Hillsong Worship - I Will Run To You Lyrics
Lyrics
Your eye is on the sparrow
And Your hand, it comforts me
From the ends of the Earth to the depth of my heart
Let Your mercy and strength be seen
You call me to Your purpose
As angels understand
For Your glory, may You draw all men
As Your love and grace demand
And I will run to You
To Your words of truth
Not by might, not by power
But by the Spirit of God
Yes, I will run the race
'Till I see Your face
Oh let me live in the glory of Your grace
You call me to Your purpose
As angels understand
For Your glory, may You draw all men
As Your love and grace demand
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I Will Run To You - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong Worship's "I Will Run To You," featured on their 1997 live album *Simply Worship*, is a profound declaration of faith and unwavering devotion, deeply rooted in scriptural truth. The song’s central message revolves around an absolute surrender to God's calling and a profound reliance on His Spirit to navigate life's journey and fulfill His divine purposes. It opens with a beautiful image of God's constant, watchful care, referencing the sentiment found in Matthew 10:29, where Jesus assures His followers that not even a sparrow falls without their Father's knowledge. This understanding of God's intimate attention to even the smallest details provides a foundation of security, leading to the acknowledgement of His comforting presence and the desire for His "mercy and strength to be seen" from the furthest reaches of our existence to the deepest core of our being. This echoes the Psalmist's cry in Psalm 139:7-10, questioning if one can escape God's Spirit or presence, only to find God is there even in the depths.
The song then transitions to the concept of divine calling, asserting that God summons believers to His purposes with a clarity that even angels grasp. This speaks to the heavenly perspective on God's sovereign plan, as seen in Ephesians 3:10, which states that through the church, the manifold wisdom of God is made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms. The prayer for all humanity to be drawn to God by His love and grace is a powerful echo of Jesus' own words in John 12:32, "And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself." This aspiration underscores the expansive nature of God's redemptive plan, a plan driven by His abundant love and unmerited favor.
The powerful refrain, "I will run to You, to Your words of truth," is a visceral commitment to pursuing God's will and His unfailing promises. The declaration, "Not by might, not by power, but by the Spirit of God," directly quotes Zechariah 4:6, capturing the essence of spiritual strength being derived not from human ability or earthly power, but from the divine enablement of the Holy Spirit. This is further solidified by the determination to "run the race till I see Your face," evoking Paul's analogy in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, where he speaks of believers striving with all their might in a spiritual race for an incorruptible crown, or Hebrews 12:1-2, which encourages perseverance in faith by looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith. The final plea, "Oh let me live in the glory of Your grace," is a yearning to experience the fullness of God's presence and transformation, a state of being entirely saturated by His goodness. Through its earnest scriptural allusions and its clear articulation of reliance on God's Spirit, "I Will Run To You" serves as an inspiring anthem for any believer seeking to live a life fully committed to Christ.