Hillsong Worship - JESUS I NEED YOU Lyrics
Lyrics
Hope be my anthem
Lord when the world has fallen quiet
You stand beside me
Give me a song in the night
Jesus I need You
Every moment I need You
Hear now this grace bought heart sing out
Your praise forever
Beauty for ashes
You find the weak and contrite heart
Shoulder its burdens
And carry it into the light
Jesus I need You
Every moment I need You
Hear now this grace bought heart sing out
Your praise forever
Remember love
Remember mercy
Christ before me
Christ behind me
Your loving kindness
Has never failed me
Christ before me
Christ behind me
Jesus I need You
Every moment I need You
Hear now this grace bought heart sing out
Your praise forever
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Jesus I Need You - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong Worship’s “Jesus I Need You,” released on May 16, 2016, stands as a profound declaration of absolute dependence on Christ. More than just a worship anthem, it is a musical exploration of the fundamental truth that human sufficiency is found solely in Jesus. The song emerges from a place of deep recognition of our inherent limitations and the boundless, life-sustaining grace offered through Him. Its core message resonates with the Apostle Paul's sentiment in 2 Corinthians 3:5, where he states, "Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything of ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God." This lyric encapsulates the song's driving force – an honest and unwavering confession that apart from Jesus, we are utterly incapable of navigating life's complexities, spiritual growth, or even apprehending divine truth. The repeated plea, “Jesus, I need You,” mirrors the cry of the Psalmist in Psalm 51:10, “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me,” recognizing that true transformation and spiritual vitality originate from God's presence and power. The composition artfully articulates a longing for Christ not as an optional addition to life, but as the very air we breathe, the foundation upon which all hope is built. This dependence is not a sign of weakness but a powerful affirmation of Christ's centrality, echoing the words of Jesus Himself in John 15:5, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” The song’s unwavering focus on Jesus as the source of all good things, the sustainer of our faith, and the author of our salvation is a direct callback to biblical narratives where reliance on God’s strength is consistently portrayed as the path to overcoming adversity and experiencing true fulfillment. It is a testament to the transformative power of humility, acknowledging our need for divine intervention in every aspect of our existence, much like the blind man in Mark 10:47-48 who cried out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Ultimately, "Jesus I Need You" invites listeners into a posture of surrender, reminding them that in our deepest need, we find our greatest strength and truest identity when anchored in the unchanging, all-sufficient presence of Jesus.