Hillsong Young And Free - Pursue Lyrics
Lyrics
I close my eyes to see
My king in majesty
Your grace compels my soul
To love and drawing close
I lift my hands and sing
Surrender everything
In you I know I'm found
My God, to you I'll bow
Now until forever
Jesus, I surrender
Show me what I don't know
More of you
I'm desperate for your presence
Longing to be with you
Lead me to a new place
More of you
Through the fire
I'll persevere
I won't submit to any fear
Where I'll go you've been before
All my trust is in you Lord
Now until forever
Jesus, I surrender
Show me what I don't know
More of you
I'm desperate for your presence
Longing to be with you
Lead me to a new place
More of you
Lead me to you
Forever, Lord, I will pursue
I will pursue
You've won my heart
Jesus, you're all that I want
All that I want
Now until forever
Jesus, I surrender
Show me what I don't know
More of you
I'm desperate for your presence
Longing to be with you
Lead me to a new place
More of you
Now until forever
Jesus, I surrender
Show me what I don't know
More of you
I'm desperate for your presence
Longing to be with you
Lead me to a new place
More of you
Open my eyes
Let me see more of your love
More of your love
Here I will wait
Just for a glimpse of you, God
I'll wait for you God
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Meaning & Inspiration
"Pursue," a vibrant declaration of faith from Hillsong Young & Free's 2015 release, *This Is Living - EP*, stands as a powerful testament to a life fully surrendered to God. The song plunges us immediately into a posture of deep worship, opening with the singer closing their eyes not to escape reality, but to gain a clearer vision of divine majesty. This isn't just about acknowledging God's presence, but about allowing His grace to actively "compel" the soul towards Him, fostering a profound desire for intimacy and closeness. The lifting of hands and the offering of everything signifies a complete abandonment of self, a profound realization that true belonging and security are found only in Him, leading to a humble act of bowing in recognition of His supreme authority.
The core of "Pursue" is an anthem of unwavering commitment. The declaration "Now until forever, Jesus, I surrender" encapsulates a lifelong dedication, a conscious choice to yield every aspect of one's being to Christ. This surrender isn't a passive resignation but an active pursuit, a desperate yearning for more of God's presence, a longing to be led into new dimensions of His Spirit. The lyrics articulate a hunger for deeper understanding, a recognition of spiritual limitations, and a fervent prayer for divine revelation – "Show me what I don't know, more of You." This echoes the prayer of the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 1:17, asking that the "God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him." The song's power lies in this honest admission of dependence, a willingness to be guided into uncharted spiritual territory by the very One who created it.
The commitment is further solidified in the bridge, where the singer pledges to "persevere through the fire" and refuse to "submit to any fear." This imagery powerfully reflects the trials and tribulations believers face, drawing parallels to the scriptural accounts of faithfulness amidst adversity. Isaiah 43:2 speaks to this assurance: "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; neither will the flames engulf you." The confidence expressed, "Where I'll go you've been before, all my trust is in You Lord," is a bedrock of Christian hope, a complete reliance on God's omniscient guidance and unwavering faithfulness, reminiscent of Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me."
The song culminates in a resolute declaration of pursuit: "Forever, Lord, I will pursue. I will pursue." This isn't a fleeting feeling but a determined, ongoing action. The confession, "You've won my heart, Jesus, You're all that I want," signifies a complete conquest of the soul, where Christ has become the ultimate desire, the singular focus of affection and aspiration. This pursuit is fueled by an open heart and eyes, a desire to see and experience more of God's love, waiting patiently for His unveiling. The final plea, "Here I will wait, just for a glimpse of You, God. I'll wait for You God," beautifully captures the patient yet fervent anticipation of divine encounter, mirroring the Psalmist's cry in Psalm 27:14, "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." "Pursue" thus encourages a life marked by active surrender, unwavering trust, and an unending, passionate chase after the presence and glory of God.