Lyrics
I lift my eyes when I am troubled
I lift my hands, I lift my heart
And there I stand knowing nothing can defeat me
Just as long as I know where You are
In You alone
Is where I find my comfort
In You alone
You're my only hope
In You alone
My heart has found a resting place
In You alone
In You alone
So I won't fear though darkness hides me
No, I won't let my courage sway
For You are near and at the brightness of Your glory
The shadows of the night melt away
In You alone
Is promise I can cling to
In You alone
You're my security
In You alone
My soul has found a dwelling place
Only in You alone
What could separate me from Your love?
Neither life nor death, nor anything at all
Anything at all
In You alone
Is where I find my comfort
In You alone
You're my only hope
In You alone
My heart has found a resting place
Only in You alone
Only in You alone
Only in You alone
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Meaning & Inspiration
The song presents God as the steady source of comfort, hope, and security. It begins with the biblical image of lifting troubled eyes, then moves toward quiet confidence in God’s nearness. Darkness may hide the path, but the lyrics describe his glory as light that causes the night’s shadows to disappear.
Repetition of “In You alone” keeps the focus on a dependence that is both personal and complete. The song progresses from comfort to promise, then from a resting place to a dwelling place, suggesting faith that affects every part of life. The bridge most clearly echoes Romans 8 by declaring that neither life, death, nor anything else can separate a believer from divine love. That conclusion gives the song its sense of resolve.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 121:1-2 The psalmist lifts his eyes and identifies the Lord as the source of help.
- Romans 8:38-39 Paul says that neither death nor life can separate believers from God’s love.
- Psalm 46:1 The psam calls God a refuge and present help in trouble.