Jeremy Camp - Hear My Voice Lyrics
Lyrics
You are the only one that brings me peace
You are the only one where hope is seen
The mercy you've given is more than I deserve
So I lay it down so I can heed your word
Hear my voice, I raise to you
With honor and praise
All glory is due
I lay it all down at your feet
With lifted hands it's you we seek
You are the only one that bring me truth
You are the only one that makes me new
The grace you've given a gift for all to see
So this is why I give you everything
And to you I lift my voice
And to you I lift my hands
And to you I give my heart
Video
Hear My Voice
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on January 1, 2004, as part of the album *Carried Me - The Worship Project*, Jeremy Camp's "Hear My Voice" stands as a poignant and unreserved declaration of faith, a pure offering of worship from the depths of a soul profoundly impacted by divine grace. This song isn't merely an artistic expression; it's a prayer made audible, a profound personal encounter translated into a universal anthem of devotion. It emerges from a place of deep understanding, capturing the essence of what it means to fully acknowledge God's sovereignty and respond with complete surrender, inviting all who engage with it to join in that posture of reverence.
The narrative woven within "Hear My Voice" unfolds as a heartfelt testament to God's unparalleled nature and His life-transforming attributes. The opening lines immediately establish an exclusive reliance on the divine, proclaiming, "You are the only one that brings me peace" and "You are the only one where hope is seen." This mirrors the comfort found in John 14:27, where Christ assures His disciples, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you," a peace the world cannot offer. Similarly, the assurance of hope directly reflects Romans 15:13, which speaks of the God of hope filling us with all joy and peace in believing. The song continues to express profound gratitude for unmerited favor, stating, "The mercy you've given is more than I deserve." This profound recognition resonates with Lamentations 3:22-23, affirming that God’s mercies are new every morning, enduring because of His great faithfulness, something no one can earn. This awareness of limitless mercy then propels the worshiper to a place of humility and obedience, declaring, "So I lay it down so I can heed your word," a commitment to surrender and follow divine instruction, echoing the call in Romans 12:1 to present our bodies as living sacrifices.
The chorus serves as the song's central act of worship, a direct appeal and offering: "Hear my voice, I raise to you / With honor and praise / All glory is due." This powerful invocation aligns with Psalm 116:1-2, where the psalmist expresses devotion, saying, "I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live." The act of raising a voice, giving honor, and acknowledging God's deserved glory is a direct fulfillment of Hebrews 13:15, which encourages us to "continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name." The posture of surrender is further emphasized with "I lay it all down at your feet," a symbolic act of yielding everything to Christ's authority, reminiscent of Mary anointing Jesus' feet. This is coupled with "With lifted hands it's you we seek," an ancient and powerful form of worship that signifies reverence, dependence, and openness to God's presence, as seen in Psalm 63:4, "So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands."
The song then deepens its declaration, moving beyond peace and hope to embrace other foundational truths of faith. "You are the only one that brings me truth" resonates deeply with Jesus' self-identification in John 14:6: "I am the way and the truth and the life." This truth is not merely intellectual understanding but a transformative reality that leads to renewal, as expressed by "You are the only one that makes me new." This speaks to the profound spiritual rebirth and regeneration described in 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" The gift of God's grace is then celebrated: "The grace you've given a gift for all to see." This echoes Ephesians 2:8-9, which states, "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." Recognizing this unearned favor culminates in the ultimate response: "So this is why I give you everything," a complete dedication of one's life in light of such immense love and generosity. The concluding lines, "And to you I lift my voice / And to you I lift my hands / And to you I give my heart," encapsulate the entire essence of the song: a wholehearted, unreserved offering of one's entire being – spirit, body, and soul – in worship. It is a powerful embodiment of the greatest commandment, to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and an invitation for every individual to express their own devotion in a similar fashion. "Hear My Voice" transcends its musical form, becoming a profound invitation to reflect on the source of our peace, hope, truth, and grace, and to respond with an outpouring of worship that honors the One to whom all glory is due.