Hillsong Worship - Just Let Me Say Lyrics
Lyrics
Just let me say how much I love You
Let me speak of Your mercy and grace
Just let me live in the shadow of Your beauty
Let me see You face to face
And the earth will shake as Your word goes forth
And the heavens can tremble and fall
But let me say how much I love You
Oh my Saviour my Lord and friend
Just let me hear Your finest whispers
As You gently call my name
And let me see Your power and Your glory
Let me feel Your Spirit's flame
Let me find You in the desert
Till this sand is holy ground
And I am found completely surrendered
To You my Lord and friend
So let me say how much I love You
With all my heart I long for You
For I am caught in this passion of knowing
This endless love I've found in You
And the depth of grace the forgiveness found
To be called a child of God
Just makes me say how much I love You
Oh my Saviour my Lord and friend
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Just Let Me Say - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
"Just Let Me Say," released on January 1, 1994, as part of Hillsong Worship’s album *People Just Like Us*, stands as a timeless anthem of intimate devotion, encapsulating a worshiper's profound longing for God's presence and an unreserved declaration of love. This song delves into the very essence of faith, portraying a soul utterly captivated by the divine, yearning for communion far beyond the superficial. It's a deeply personal prayer set to music, expressing a singular desire: to honor God with words of adoration and to experience His reality in every facet of life.
The song opens with a plea to articulate love for God, to vocalize His mercy and grace, and to dwell perpetually in the radiance of His being. This isn't merely a polite request; it's a fervent aspiration to live in conscious awareness of God’s glory, a desire akin to Moses's yearning to see God's face (Exodus 33:18). The lyricist imagines a life lived so close to the divine that one is bathed in His splendor, echoing the psalmist’s longing to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of his life (Psalm 27:4). It’s a pursuit of profound intimacy, where speaking of God’s attributes becomes as vital as breath itself, a testament to the transformative power of His unwavering love and unmerited favor.
A powerful contrast emerges as the song acknowledges the majesty and power of God, whose word can cause the earth to shake and the heavens to tremble. Even amidst such cosmic authority, the core message circles back to the worshiper’s personal declaration: "let me say how much I love You." This emphasizes that despite God's immense power, He is intimately known as Savior, Lord, and friend—a relationship that transcends the vastness of creation. This echoes the truth found in Hebrews 12:26-27, where the shaking of creation points to the unshakable kingdom, yet the individual’s relationship with the King remains paramount. It’s a recognition that while creation responds to His command, the human heart finds its deepest expression in personal devotion to Jesus, who Himself called His followers friends (John 15:15).
The yearning for deeper connection continues, expressing a desire to hear God’s gentle whispers, calling one’s name. This speaks to an intimate, attentive relationship where one is attuned to the subtle guidance of the Holy Spirit, much like the prophet Elijah experienced God's presence in a still, small voice rather than in the wind, earthquake, or fire (1 Kings 19:11-12). Simultaneously, there's a longing to witness God's raw power and glory, and to feel the fiery presence of His Spirit, reminiscent of the Holy Spirit’s descent at Pentecost (Acts 2:3-4). This dual desire highlights a balanced pursuit: both the quiet, personal communion and the overwhelming, undeniable manifestation of God’s Spirit at work.
A poignant image is painted with the desire to find God even in the desert, transforming barren ground into holy ground through His presence. This reflects the biblical narrative of God meeting His people in wilderness seasons, making a way where there seems to be none, and refining hearts through hardship (Deuteronomy 8:2-3; Isaiah 43:19). The ultimate outcome of this pursuit is complete surrender, acknowledging God as Lord and friend. This act of surrender is not one of defeat, but of profound trust and alignment, a living sacrifice as described in Romans 12:1, where one’s entire being is offered to the one who is utterly worthy.
The song culminates in a powerful declaration of love, stemming from a passionate grasp of God’s boundless affection. This isn't just a fleeting emotion, but a deep-seated conviction, a heart caught in the "passion of knowing" the endless love found in Him. This deep knowledge of Christ's love, which surpasses understanding, is a central theme in Ephesians 3:19. The ultimate trigger for this overflow of love is the "depth of grace," the forgiveness received, and the astonishing privilege of being called a child of God (John 1:12; Romans 8:15). This profound realization – that through grace, an undeserving individual is fully forgiven and adopted into God's family – compels an unending outpouring of love and gratitude. It transforms the initial plea into an inevitable response, making the declaration "how much I love You, Oh my Saviour my Lord and friend" not merely a choice, but the only fitting response to such magnificent love. This song serves as a powerful reminder and invitation for us all to pursue and articulate our love for God, grounded in the overwhelming reality of His grace and His intimate desire for relationship.