Lyrics
Chorus:
O, how I love You, Jesus
You are my greatest joy
How I adore You, Jesus
O, my soul rejoice
Verse 1:
You are still my first love
And all I am is Yours
You are still my anchor
Forever I'm secure
Verse 2:
You are still my first love
You're my guiding light
You're with me in the fire
And lead me through the night
Pre-Chorus:
You have my heart
You've won my heart
Verse 3:
You are still my first love
And all I'm longing for
You'll always be the fortress
My shelter in the storm
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Meaning & Inspiration
The song is a direct expression of enduring devotion to Jesus. Calling Him the first love, greatest joy, anchor, guiding light, fortress, and shelter gathers several biblical images into a simple confession of trust. The repeated assurance that all the singer is belongs to Christ presents worship as wholehearted allegiance, while the chorus answers His faithfulness with love, adoration, and rejoicing.
Each verse places that devotion in a different setting. Christ provides security, remains present in fire and darkness, and offers refuge in a storm. These images do not deny hardship; they describe confidence that His presence and guidance continue through it. The pre-chorus, with its declaration that Christ has won the heart, ties affection to surrender. The song’s meaning rests in that union of love and reliance: Jesus is treasured not only as a source of comfort, but as the lasting center of identity, hope, and worship.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 2:4 Jesus warns the church at Ephesus that it has forsaken its first love.
- Hebrews 6:19 Hope in God is described as a secure anchor for the soul.
- Psalm 46:1 The psalm calls God a refuge and present help in trouble.