Jonathan Ogden - Jesus My Beloved Lyrics
Lyrics
Chorus
Jesus my beloved
I am yours and you are mine
And your love flows
Like a fountain
Sweet as honey
Better than wine
Verse 1
In the night
In the darkness
Keep me burning
Keep me burning
In the quiet
In the waiting
Keep me burning
Keep me burning
Before chorus
Help me remember all you've done
You're still the one that my heart wants
Chorus
Jesus my beloved
I am yours and you are mine
And your love flows
Like a fountain
Sweet as honey
Better than winе
Verse 2
In the fight
In the kneeling
Keep me burning
Keep mе burning
In the doubt
In the questions
Keep me burning
Keep me burning
pre-chorus
Help me to see that you're not done
You're still the one that my heart wants
Chorus:
Jesus my beloved
I am yours and you are mine
And your love flows
Like a fountain
Sweet as honey
Better than wine
I am yours and you are mine
Keep me faithful, keep me true
Bind my heart to only you
Keep me faithful, keep me true
Bind my heart to only you
Keep me faithful, keep me true
Bind my heart to only you
Keep me faithful, keep me true
Bind my heart to only you
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Jesus My Beloved (feat. Kindred Worship) - Jonathan Ogden
Meaning & Inspiration
Jonathan Ogden's "Jesus My Beloved," featuring Kindred Worship, arrived on April 4, 2021, presenting a powerful and intimate devotional piece that delves into the profound longing of a believer's heart. At its core, the song articulates a deeply personal covenant relationship with Jesus, expressed through declarations of belonging, celebrations of divine love, and earnest prayers for steadfastness amidst life's varied terrains. It's a lyrical journey that navigates the landscape of faith, acknowledging both the blissful highs and the challenging lows, all while anchoring itself in an unwavering devotion to Christ.
The central theme revolves around the reciprocal declaration, "I am yours and you are mine." This profound statement encapsulates the essence of the covenant relationship God desires with humanity, a mutual possession echoing verses like Jeremiah 31:33, where God promises, "I will be their God, and they shall be my people," and the intimate language found in the Song of Solomon 2:16, "My beloved is mine, and I am his." This isn't merely a theological concept but a lived reality the song powerfully brings to the forefront, affirming the security and intimacy found in being entirely given to Christ and fully embraced by Him.
Further enriching this declaration is the imagery used to describe divine affection: "Your love flows like a fountain, sweet as honey, better than wine." The "fountain" speaks to the endless, life-giving supply of God's grace, reminiscent of Jesus' promise of living water in John 4:14, satisfying spiritual thirst eternally. The sweetness of "honey" evokes the delight and nourishment found in God's word and presence, much like Psalm 19:10 describes God's statutes as "sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb." To declare it "better than wine" elevates God's love above all earthly pleasures and intoxicants, signifying a joy and satisfaction that surpasses any fleeting worldly delight, offering true contentment as hinted in Song of Solomon 1:2.
The verses transition into a series of prayers for spiritual endurance, centered on the petition, "Keep me burning." This isn't just a casual request; it's a fervent cry for sustained passion, zeal, and active faith, drawing parallels to the Holy Spirit as a consuming fire (Acts 2:3) or the disciples' hearts burning with revelation (Luke 24:32). The lyrics wisely contextualize this prayer across a spectrum of experiences: "In the night, in the darkness" speaks to seasons of despair or uncertainty, where maintaining inner light is paramount (Isaiah 50:10); "In the quiet, in the waiting" acknowledges periods of spiritual stillness or delayed answers, where patience is tested (Psalm 27:14); "In the fight, in the kneeling" addresses moments of spiritual warfare and humble supplication (Ephesians 6:12); and "In the doubt, in the questions" bravely confronts intellectual or emotional uncertainty, praying for faith to remain vibrant even amidst questioning (Mark 9:24). Through all these diverse human conditions, the prayer is for an unyielding, burning flame of devotion.
The pre-chorus interjections, "Help me remember all you've done / You're still the one that my heart wants" and "Help me to see that you're not done / You're still the one that my heart wants," reveal a profound awareness of human forgetfulness and the need for divine perspective. The plea to "remember all you've done" is a vital call to reflect on God's past faithfulness, a practice often encouraged in Scripture to build trust for the future (Deuteronomy 8:2, Psalm 77:11-12). Similarly, asking to "see that you're not done" is an act of hopeful reliance on God's ongoing work and promises, affirming confidence in His perfect completion of what He started (Philippians 1:6). In both instances, the underlying declaration "You're still the one that my heart wants" solidifies the primary allegiance and affection, echoing Psalm 73:25, "Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you."
The song concludes with a reiterated, insistent prayer: "Keep me faithful, keep me true / Bind my heart to only you." This powerful repetition underscores the earnest desire for an undivided heart, a commitment to singular loyalty in a world full of distractions. It's a recognition of our human frailty and a humble request for divine grace to sustain unwavering devotion, reflecting the essence of the greatest commandment to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Deuteronomy 6:5, Matthew 22:37). The binding of the heart symbolizes an unbreakable bond, a steadfastness that only God can truly establish and maintain. This song is a sincere expression of a believer's most sacred aspiration: to remain passionately and faithfully bound to Jesus, their beloved, through every season of life.