Kathryn Scott + Elle Limebear - Chosen Lyrics
Lyrics
VERSE 1:
I was a child without a home
When You found me all alone
You saw my heart
You called my name
Said I could stay with You
CHORUS:
I am chosen by the King
And forever welcomed in
There is nothing that can separate
Me from Your love
VERSE 2:
I am a child in Your embrace
It's Your arms that keep me safe
You're strong enough
And Your mighty love
Is mine until the end
TAG:
From Your love, from Your love
From Your love, nothing can separate
BRIDGE:
It's Your love that carries me home
No greater love has ever been shown
And on Your heart, You've written my name
Jesus, Jesus
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Chosen - Kathryn Scott (Lyrics) ft. Elle Limebear
Meaning & Inspiration
"Chosen" by Kathryn Scott and Elle Limebear, released on August 7, 2020, as part of the live album *Speak to Me*, offers a profound reflection on divine adoption and unwavering belonging. This song strips away any pretense to deliver a message rooted in the very heart of the Gospel: God's personal, redemptive love for each individual. It opens with the poignant imagery of a "child without a home," a powerful metaphor for our lost and longing state before encountering Christ. This initial vulnerability immediately establishes a deep connection, resonating with anyone who has felt adrift or searching for purpose and identity. The song beautifully articulates how God actively seeks us out, seeing beyond our imperfections and calling us by name, extending an invitation to an eternal relationship, a spiritual home found only in Him.
The core of "Chosen" is undeniably its powerful declaration of identity: "I am chosen by the King, and forever welcomed in." This isn't merely a hopeful sentiment but a foundational truth echoed throughout Scripture. Ephesians 1:4-5 reminds us that He "chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him in love," predestining us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ. The welcoming aspect speaks to the new covenant we enter, moving from outsiders to beloved members of God's family, a status affirmed in Romans 8:15 where we cry out, "Abba, Father." The profound assurance that "there is nothing that can separate me from Your love" is a direct and comforting echo of Romans 8:38-39, which lists an exhaustive array of circumstances—death, life, angels, rulers, things present, things to come, powers, height, depth, or anything else in all creation—that cannot sever us from God's love in Christ Jesus our Lord. This promise forms the bedrock of our security, a truth that dispels fear and uncertainty.
As the song progresses, it deepens this sense of security and belonging. The imagery of being "a child in Your embrace" with "Your arms that keep me safe" evokes the tender protection found in passages like Psalm 91:4, "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge." It speaks to God's strength and His capacity to guard us through every season, reminding us that His "mighty love is mine until the end." This isn't a temporary affection but an eternal covenant, as Jeremiah 31:3 declares, "I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you." The bridge then powerfully culminates this narrative of love, asserting that it is God's love that "carries me home." This speaks to both our earthly journey guided by His presence and our ultimate destination in His eternal dwelling place, as Jesus promised in John 14:3, "I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also."
The line "No greater love has ever been shown" immediately brings to mind John 15:13, "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends," a clear reference to Christ's sacrifice. But perhaps the most moving and personal affirmation in the entire song is, "On Your heart, You've written my name." This image transcends mere acknowledgement; it signifies an indelible, intimate bond. Isaiah 49:16 offers a similar comfort, saying, "Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands." To have one's name written on God’s heart signifies not just being remembered, but being cherished, valued, and permanently inscribed into His very being. "Chosen" is more than just a song; it's a worship anthem that serves as a powerful reminder of our divine adoption, our unbreakable security in God's love, and the profound, personal relationship He longs to have with each of us. It inspires courage and gratitude, anchoring our identity not in fleeting circumstances, but in the eternal, unchanging truth of who we are in Christ.