Legacy Five - Just A Whisper Away Lyrics
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He's just a whisper away, at His feet your burdens lay (burdens lay)
If you'll reach out to Him in prayer, He will meet you there any time night or day.
He's just a whisper away, call His name this very day (very day)
Alone or in a crowd you don't have to say it loud, He's just a whisper away
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All along the pilgrim road that leads to heaven's fair abode,
You might stumble on your way from time to time
Underneath the toil and strain falling down on you like rain, this world can seem so unkind
But there's an answer for it all, a name on which you then can call when troubles of the world make you repine,
If you'll only kneel and ask, Christ will help you meet the task,
Yeah, it's such a joy to know you'll find,
Chorus
He's just a whisper away, at His feet your burdens lay (burdens lay)
If you'll reach out to Him in prayer, He will meet you there any time night or day.
He's just a whisper away, call His name this very day
Alone or in a crowd you don't have to say it loud,
He's just a whisper away
All alone or in a crowd, you don't have to say it loud,
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He's just a whisper away.
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Just a Whisper Away
Meaning & Inspiration
Legacy Five's "Just A Whisper Away," released on May 1, 2021, as part of their album *A Little Taste of Heaven*, delivers a profound and comforting message that resonates deeply with anyone navigating life's complexities. The song's core truth centers on the immediate and ever-present accessibility of God through prayer, asserting that divine connection is never out of reach, no matter how difficult circumstances may become. It beautifully articulates the Christian belief that our burdens do not have to be carried alone, but can be surrendered at the feet of a compassionate Father who is always listening.
The narrative unfolds by acknowledging the inevitable challenges of our earthly journey, likening it to a "pilgrim road" where one might "stumble" or face the "toil and strain falling down on you like rain," making the world feel "so unkind." This imagery paints a relatable picture of the struggles, anxieties, and weariness that are common to the human experience. Yet, amidst this realistic portrayal of hardship, the song swiftly pivots to offer a beacon of hope and a divine solution. It reminds us that "there's an answer for it all, a name on which you then can call when troubles of the world make you repine," directly pointing to Christ as the source of relief and strength. The simple act of kneeling and asking is presented as the pathway to help, providing "joy to know you'll find" assistance in meeting life's tasks.
The power of "Just A Whisper Away" lies in its unwavering emphasis on the intimacy and immediacy of prayer. The recurring refrain, "He's just a whisper away, at His feet your burdens lay," serves as a gentle yet powerful reminder that God is not distant or aloof. This aligns perfectly with scriptural truths, such as Jeremiah 29:12-13, which promises, "Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Similarly, Psalm 145:18 assures us that "The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." The song reinforces that this divine presence is available "any time night or day," reflecting Hebrews 4:16, which encourages us to "draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need."
Furthermore, the song’s profound message of unburdening oneself is a direct echo of Christ's invitation in Matthew 11:28-30, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Legacy Five articulates this perfectly with the line, "at His feet your burdens lay," encouraging a posture of surrender and trust, much like 1 Peter 5:7 instructs us to "cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." The beauty of this spiritual access is that it requires no outward performance or grand display. "Alone or in a crowd you don't have to say it loud," the song clarifies, underscoring the personal and internal nature of genuine prayer, a sentiment echoed by Jesus in Matthew 6:6, where he advises praying in secret to our Father who sees what is done in secret. This reinforces that true connection with God is not about volume or public spectacle, but about the sincerity of the heart. Ultimately, "Just A Whisper Away" stands as a powerful anthem of hope, offering deep encouragement and pointing all who hear it to the ever-present, ever-listening, and ever-loving embrace of Christ through the simple, yet profound, act of prayer.