Jenn Johnson + Bethel Music - A Little Longer Lyrics

Lyrics

[Verse]
What can I do for You
What can I bring to You
What kind of song would You like me to sing?
‘Cause I’ll dance a dance for You
Pour out my love for You
What can I do for You, beautiful King
What can I do for You
What can I bring to You
What kind of song would You like me to sing?
‘Cause I’ll dance a dance for You
Pour out my love for You
What can I do for You, beautiful King

[Chorus]
‘Cause I can’t thank You enough
‘Cause I can’t thank You enough

[Chorus]
‘Cause I can’t thank You enough
Oh, I can’t thank You enough
All of the words that I try
But I can't thank You enough
I pour out, I pour out my life
But I can't thank You enough

[Spontaneous]
'Cause You're wonderful, yea
And You're good to me, yea
You are wonderful, yea
You are good, You are good, You are faithful, faithful, yeah
Never changing, [?]

[Bridge]
Then I hear You say, I hear You say
"You don’t have to do a thing
Simply be with Me and let those things go
They can wait another minute
Wait, this moment is too sweet
Please stay here with me
And love on Me a little longer"
Oh I hear You say
"You don’t have to do a thing
Simply be with Me and let those things go
They can wait another minute
Wait, wait just this moment is too sweet
Please stay here with me
And love on Me a little longer
‘Cause I’m in love with you
'Cause I'm in love with you
'Cause I'm in love with you

[Spontaneous]
Oh, how my heart it burns for You
Oh, oh, how my heart burns for You
Oh-oh-oh
Jesus, my heart, it burns for You
Oh-oh-oh
Jesus, my heart, it burns for You
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
How my heart burns for You, yeah
Oh-oh-oh
So I will wait here at Your feet

[Verse 2]
So I will wait here at Your feet
It’s where I want to be
Your voice I follow
Jesus, You are everything to me
And I’ll pour out my life
Worship at Your feet
And love on You a little longer
‘Cause I’m in love with You

[Outro]
Oh-oh-oh
I'm in love with You

Video

A Little Longer - Jenn Johnson & Bethel Music - You Make Me Brave

Meaning & Inspiration

"A Little Longer," a powerful offering from Jenn Johnson and Bethel Music, released in 2014 as part of the *You Make Me Brave* album, delves into the profound intimacy of a surrendered heart before God. The song opens with a series of earnest questions from the worshipper, seeking to understand what God desires, what they can offer, and what kind of expression of devotion is pleasing to Him. This mirrors the posture of David in 2 Samuel 7:18, where he asks, "Who am I, Sovereign Lord, and what is this family of mine, that you have brought me this far?" The desire to please and offer acceptable worship is a constant theme throughout Scripture, from Cain and Abel's offerings (Genesis 4) to Paul's exhortation in Romans 12:1 to present our bodies as a living sacrifice. The repeated declaration, "I can't thank You enough," speaks to an overwhelming gratitude that words and actions can scarcely contain, echoing the sentiment of Psalm 116:12, "What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me?"

The true transformative power of "A Little Longer" unfolds in its bridge, where the perspective shifts from the worshipper's striving to God's invitation. The lyrics beautifully capture a divine whisper, a gentle assurance that the striving is unnecessary. God's message is clear: "You don't have to do a thing. Simply be with Me." This resonates deeply with the concept of resting in God’s presence, as taught in passages like Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." The instruction to "let those things go" and to "wait, this moment is too sweet" points to a radical trust, releasing the burdens and anxieties of life to savor the intimate fellowship with the Creator. It is in this space of simple being, of relinquishing control and embracing God’s love, that true worship and connection occur. The repeated affirmation, "I'm in love with You," is a reciprocal declaration, reflecting God's own love for humanity as expressed in John 3:16, and the believer's responsive adoration. The song’s progression from a desire to perform for God to a call to simply remain in His presence, to "love on Me a little longer," is a profound theological statement about grace and relationship. It’s an invitation to experience God’s love not as a reward for effort, but as the very foundation of our existence and worship. The verses that follow beautifully embody this truth, with the worshipper choosing to "wait here at Your feet" and follow God’s voice, understanding that in His presence is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11). "A Little Longer" ultimately serves as a tender reminder that the most profound worship is often found not in grand gestures, but in the quiet, unwavering commitment to simply abide with the One who loves us most.