Legacy Five - It's The Truth Lyrics
Lyrics
VS 1
God is the creator, the master maker of everything
He gave the world through loving favor
the only saviour, the only King
His only Son beloved Jesus came to free us
and take away our sin
On Calvary crucified for everyone He died
Then as He promised Jesus rose again
Chorus
It is the truth it can be trusted and I trust it on and on
It's a promise never broken for it is spoken by God alone
It is where I place my anchor, it's the rock I stand upon
It's the truth, it can be trusted and I trust it on and on
VS 2
Now God is providing and I'm relying upon His grace
I know that I remain forever within the shelter of His embrace
I know that now with love He fashions a house of mansions
a city of the free. It it were not so, yes it's good to know
He would not have promised it to me
REPEAT CHORUS
Video
It's The Truth-Legacy Five
Meaning & Inspiration
Legacy Five's "It's The Truth," unveiled on October 26, 2004, as part of their album "Monuments," stands as a steadfast anthem of faith, anchoring itself in the immutable character and promises of God. This song serves not merely as a musical composition but as a profound theological statement, articulating the bedrock principles of Christian belief with unwavering conviction and inviting all to partake in its assurance. Its message is a powerful affirmation for anyone navigating life's complexities, offering solid ground in an ever-shifting world.
The narrative of "It's The Truth" begins by laying an undeniable foundation, asserting God's omnipotence and benevolent design. The opening lines affirm God as "the creator, the master maker of everything," immediately establishing His supreme sovereignty, a truth echoed throughout Scripture, from Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth," to John 1:3, "Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made." This creative act is swiftly followed by the declaration of His "loving favor," manifested in sending "the only saviour, the only King," Jesus Christ. This central tenet of the Gospel, that God so loved the world He gave His one and only Son (John 3:16), is further expounded by Jesus' mission "to free us and take away our sin" (Matthew 1:21). The song then recounts the pivotal events of Christ's sacrifice, noting He was "on Calvary crucified for everyone He died," a powerful reminder of Romans 5:8, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Crucially, this redemptive act is sealed with the triumphant resurrection: "Then as He promised Jesus rose again," fulfilling prophecies and validating His divine authority, as testified in Luke 24:6-7 and 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. This first verse meticulously constructs the theological framework of salvation, presenting the core historical facts upon which Christian faith rests.
The chorus then erupts as a personal and collective declaration of trust, directly responding to the foundational truths just established. The repeated assertion, "It is the truth it can be trusted and I trust it on and on," becomes a resolute commitment. This truth is not abstract philosophy but the living Word of God, as Jesus Himself declared in John 14:6, "I am the way and the truth and the life." The song emphasizes the divine origin and therefore unbroken nature of God's declarations: "It's a promise never broken for it is spoken by God alone." This reflects the biblical assurance found in Numbers 23:19, "God is not human, that he should lie... Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?" For the believer, this truth is "where I place my anchor, it's the rock I stand upon," echoing Hebrews 6:19 which describes hope as an "anchor for the soul, firm and secure," and Matthew 7:24-25, where Jesus compares those who hear and obey His words to a wise person building their house on the rock. The chorus encapsulates the essence of steadfast faith: an unshakeable reliance on God's character and His infallible Word.
Building upon this solid ground, the second verse shifts focus to the present and future experience of the believer. It reassures us that "God is providing and I'm relying upon His grace," aligning with Philippians 4:19, "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." There's a profound sense of security conveyed with "I know that I remain forever within the shelter of His embrace," resonating with Psalm 91:1, "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty," and Romans 8:38-39, which proclaims that nothing can separate us from God's love. The vision then extends to the eternal, with the comforting knowledge that God "with love He fashions a house of mansions, a city of the free." This references Jesus' promise in John 14:2, "My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?" and the glorious vision of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:2. The verse concludes by reaffirming the integrity of divine promises: "It if were not so, yes it's good to know He would not have promised it to me," a powerful reminder that God, "who does not lie" (Titus 1:2), always fulfills His word.
"It's The Truth" by Legacy Five is more than just a song; it is a sermon in melody, a theological treatise set to music that invigorates the soul. Its deliberate focus on the core tenets of Christian faith—creation, salvation through Christ, resurrection, God's faithfulness, and future hope—provides a powerful source of encouragement. It calls to mind the eternal reliability of Scripture and the unyielding character of God, offering a profound sense of peace and stability to all who embrace its message. This composition acts as a spiritual benchmark, reminding us that in a world full of shifting sands, there remains an unchangeable truth, a trustworthy anchor for the soul, spoken by God Himself.