Jason Upton - Father, Son, Spirit Lyrics
Lyrics
Father, You Father me
With Holy Love
With grace and peace
Your mercy, surprises me
It heals my heart
It helps me see
I am overwhelmed
The longer I'm aware
Aware that You love me
I am overwhelmed
The longer I'm aware
Aware that You're near me
You're the voice I hear calling my name
You're the song inside my head
You're the whisper in the wind and the rain
When I listen
Jesus, Holy One
The darkest night
The brightest sun
Jesus, You never fail
You're God with us
Emmanuel
I am overwhelmed
The longer I'm aware
Aware that You love me
I am overwhelmed
The longer I'm aware
Aware that You're near me
You're the voice I hear calling my name
You're the song inside my head
You're the whisper in the wind and the rain
When I listen
Spirit, Abiding One
You are the Father
You are the Son
Your Presence has overcome
The new creation
It has begun
I am overwhelmed
The longer I'm aware
Aware that You love me
I am overwhelmed
The longer I'm aware
Aware that You're near me
You're the voice I hear calling my name
You're the song inside my head
You're the whisper in the wind and the rain
When I listen
Teach me to listen
Video
Father, Son, Spirit (Official Lyric Video) // A Table Full Of Strangers // Jason Upton
Meaning & Inspiration
Jason Upton’s "Father, Son, Spirit," featured on his 2015 album *A Table Full of Strangers, Vol. 1*, is a profound meditation on the Triune God, offering a deeply personal and scripturally rich exploration of divine relationship. The song's core message revolves around the overwhelming, transformative love of God, experienced as Father, Son, and Spirit. Upton articulates this in a way that bypasses superficiality, plunging directly into the heart of what it means to be known and loved by the Creator. The opening verses immediately address God as Father, invoking His fathering nature, which is characterized by "Holy Love," "grace and peace." This echoes the Apostle Paul's blessing in Ephesians 1:2, "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." The healing and clarifying power of this divine mercy is emphasized, mirroring the Psalmist’s declaration, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds" (Psalm 147:3).
The recurring refrain, "I am overwhelmed / The longer I'm aware / Aware that You love me / I am overwhelmed / The longer I'm aware / Aware that You're near me," captures the essence of awe that accompanies genuine revelation of God's presence. This sentiment finds resonance in the disciples' astonishment at Jesus' power, often accompanied by a sense of being in the presence of something divine, as seen when Peter exclaims, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!" (Luke 5:8) – a recognition of God’s holiness in contrast to human frailty. Upton powerfully portrays God’s communication as an intimate, ever-present voice, a "song inside my head" and a "whisper in the wind and the rain." This imagery draws from numerous scriptural accounts of God speaking in varied ways, from the burning bush (Exodus 3:4) to the still, small voice after the earthquake (1 Kings 19:11-13).
The song then pivots to Jesus, the "Holy One," acknowledged as the solace in darkness and the brilliance in light, the steadfast "Emmanuel" – God with us. This directly references the prophecy of Isaiah 7:14 and its fulfillment described in Matthew 1:23. Jesus’ unfailing nature is a cornerstone of Christian faith, aligning with declarations of His eternal faithfulness and reliability, as penned by the writer of Hebrews: "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever" (Hebrews 13:8). The inclusion of the Holy Spirit as the "Abiding One" completes the Trinitarian focus. The Spirit’s identity as both Father and Son, and His role in initiating "new creation," points to the pneumatological empowerment and transformative work of the Spirit in believers, as described in John 14:16-17, where Jesus promises the Counselor who will abide with them forever. The song concludes with a humble plea, "Teach me to listen," underscoring the ongoing journey of discerning God’s voice and being responsive to His Spirit. This is a prayer that echoes the heart of Samuel’s youthful response, "Speak, for your servant hears" (1 Samuel 3:10), acknowledging that true spiritual perception requires divine instruction and attentiveness. Upton masterfully weaves these theological threads into a tapestry of worship that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant, reminding listeners of the profound depths of God’s love and presence in their lives.