Kari Jobe - Pure Lyrics
Lyrics
Your love is pure
Your love is precious
Your love is all I need
Your love surrounds me
Your love astounds me
Your love is everything.
I run to you
My heart is weak
I cling to you
Your all I see
It's my hearts desire
To be close to you
Here in your arms
I'll find my strength.
Your love is pure
Your love is precious
Your love is all I need
Your love surrounds me
Your love astounds me
Your love is everything.
I run to you
My heart is weak
I cling to you
Your all I see
It's my hearts desire
To be close to you
Here in your arms
I'll find my strength
Video
Pure // Kari Jobe // Living For You
Meaning & Inspiration
"Pure," a profound worship anthem by Kari Jobe, was released on April 1, 2016, as part of the album "Gateway Worship Voices (feat. Kari Jobe) [Live]." This song beautifully encapsulates the essence of a believer's longing for God and the steadfast nature of divine affection. It functions as both a declaration of faith and a prayer, drawing the worshiper into a deeper understanding of God’s character and their dependence on Him. The message at its core is a simple yet powerful affirmation of God's immaculate love and the strength found in His presence.
The song’s narrative unfolds by first exalting the attributes of God’s love, portraying it as "pure," "precious," "all I need," "surrounding," "astounding," and "everything." This initial declaration sets the stage for the human response, acknowledging a personal vulnerability: "I run to you, my heart is weak, I cling to you, your all I see." The lyrics then articulate a deep spiritual desire, stating, "It's my heart's desire to be close to you," culminating in the comforting assurance, "Here in your arms I'll find my strength." This cyclical structure, repeating both the adoration of God's love and the intimate plea for His nearness, reinforces the timeless dynamic between a holy God and His creation, who yearns for communion with Him.
The profound simplicity of "Your love is pure" speaks volumes. In a world often tainted by conditional affections and hidden motives, God's love stands unblemished, holy, and utterly selfless. This purity is echoed in Scripture, which tells us that "God is love" (1 John 4:8) and demonstrates His love for us in that "while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). Such love is undeniably "precious," holding a value beyond earthly riches or fleeting pleasures, far surpassing anything we could earn or imagine. As Psalm 19:10 suggests, God's decrees are "more precious than gold, than much pure gold." The declaration that "Your love is all I need" resonates with the truth found in Psalm 23:1, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want," highlighting God's complete sufficiency to meet every spiritual and practical need. This love doesn't just touch us; it "surrounds" us, an omnipresent comfort that is inescapable, as beautifully articulated in Psalm 139:7-10, where David proclaims, "Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there." The fact that this love "astounds" us points to its incomprehensible depth and breadth, an unfathomable grace that often leaves us in wonder, much like Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:18-19 to grasp "how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge." Ultimately, recognizing "Your love is everything" aligns with the biblical teaching that God is the alpha and the omega, the source and sustainer of all existence (Colossians 1:17).
Transitioning from God's character to the believer's posture, the lyrics authentically portray the human condition. "I run to you, my heart is weak" acknowledges our inherent frailty and the spiritual bankruptcy outside of Christ, a truth confirmed by Jeremiah 17:9 that "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure." Yet, this weakness becomes the very reason to "run" to God, who is our refuge and strength, "an ever-present help in trouble" (Psalm 46:1). The act of "clinging" signifies complete dependence and unwavering trust, echoing Proverbs 18:10: "The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." When the song proclaims, "Your all I see," it speaks to a focused devotion, a desire to fix our eyes solely on Jesus, "the pioneer and perfecter of faith" (Hebrews 12:2), rather than being distracted by the world's fleeting attractions. This singular focus naturally leads to the heart's deepest cry: "It's my heart's desire to be close to you." This expresses an intimate yearning for divine fellowship, reminiscent of the deer panting for water in Psalm 42:1, symbolizing a soul thirsting for God. Finally, the promise, "Here in your arms I'll find my strength," offers immense comfort. It underscores that true spiritual power is not self-generated but derived from abiding in God's presence, finding rest and renewal in His embrace. Isaiah 40:31 assures us, "those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." This powerful truth culminates in the understanding that in our weakness, His strength is made perfect (2 Corinthians 12:9). "Pure" thus stands as a timeless declaration of God's unwavering love and an invitation for all to find their true identity and strength in His divine embrace.