Jesus Culture - Breath Of Heaven (Mary's Song) Lyrics
Lyrics
I have traveled many moonless nights
Cold and weary with a babe inside
And I wonder what I've done
Holy Father, You have come
And chosen me now to carry Your Son
I am waiting in a silent prayer
I am frightened by the load I bear
In a world as cold as stone
Must I walk this path alone?
Be with me now, be with me now
Breath of heaven, hold me together
Be forever near me, breath of heaven
Breath of heaven, lighten my darkness
Pour over me Your holiness for You are holy
Do You wonder as You watch my face
If a wiser one should have had my place?
But I offer all I am
For the mercy of Your plan
Help me be strong, help me be, help me
Breath of heaven, hold me together
Be forever near me, breath of heaven
Breath of heaven, lighten my darkness
Pour over me Your holiness for You are holy
Breath of heaven, hold me together
Be forever near me, breath of heaven
Breath of heaven, lighten my darkness
Pour over me Your holiness for You are holy
Breath of heaven, breath of heaven
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Amy Grant - Breath Of Heaven (Mary's Song) (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Jesus Culture's "Breath Of Heaven (Mary's Song)," released as a single on December 13, 2024, offers a profound and tender meditation on Mary's perspective as she carried the Christ child. This rendition, featuring Myriah Grubbs, dives deep into the raw humanity and profound faith of a young woman entrusted with an unimaginable divine purpose. The song artfully captures the quiet apprehension and immense responsibility that must have weighed upon Mary, particularly as she reflects on the arduous journey and the societal isolation she might have faced. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of her vulnerability, acknowledging the "moonless nights" and the weariness of carrying "a babe inside," a powerful echo of Isaiah 66:7 which speaks of a mother’s swift labor, hinting at the miraculous yet demanding nature of her pregnancy. The plea, "Must I walk this path alone?" resonates with the universal human need for companionship and divine assurance, a sentiment found throughout Scripture, from David's cries in Psalm 22 to Jesus' own anguished cry on the cross.
The central metaphor, "Breath of Heaven," is exquisitely employed. It’s not merely a poetic flourish; it represents the very life-giving presence of God, the Holy Spirit, sustaining and empowering Mary. This concept directly aligns with the biblical understanding of God’s Spirit as the source of strength and holiness. The refrain, "Hold me together," speaks to the Spirit’s role in providing inner fortitude during trials, much like the Apostle Paul’s encouragement in 2 Corinthians 12:9, where God's power is made perfect in weakness. The request to "lighten my darkness" points to the Spirit's ability to illuminate spiritual understanding and overcome fear, a theme prevalent in John 1:5, which states that the light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it. The profound declaration, "Pour over me Your holiness for You are holy," is an aspiration for sanctification, mirroring the Psalmist's prayer for purity in Psalm 51:10, "Create in me a clean heart, O God." The song doesn't shy away from Mary's questioning, her wondering if a "wiser one should have had my place," a genuine human response to a burden beyond ordinary comprehension. Yet, this doubt is immediately met with a declaration of surrender and trust in God's plan: "But I offer all I am / For the mercy of Your plan." This is the essence of faith, embracing the divine will even when the path is unclear, echoing the radical obedience of figures like Abraham and the ultimate submission of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. "Breath Of Heaven (Mary's Song)" is a deeply moving exploration of faith, vulnerability, and divine empowerment, offering a spiritual anchor and a beautiful reminder of the Holy Spirit's constant presence in our own journeys of faith.