Marty Raybon - All for Love Lyrics
Lyrics
All for love a Father gave
For only love could make a way
All for love heavens cried
For love was crucified
Oh how many times have I broken Your heart
But still You forgive
If only I ask
And how many times have You heard me pray
Draw near to me
Everything I need is You
My beginning, my forever
Everything I need is You
Let me sing all for love
I will join the angel song
Ever holy is the Lord
King of Glory
King of all
All for a love a Saviour prayed
Abba Father have Your way
Though they know not what they do
Let the Cross draw man to You
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All For Love
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on January 1, 2007, as part of the album *Songs for Worship: Country*, Marty Raybon's "All for Love" stands as a profoundly moving and spiritually resonant exploration of divine sacrifice and human redemption. This song is not merely a collection of verses; it is a meticulously crafted theological statement, inviting reflection on the very heart of the Christian faith. Raybon’s rendition provides a compelling sonic tapestry for a message that transcends time, focusing intensely on the lyrical content to convey deep truths about God’s character and humanity’s relationship with Him.
The song immediately establishes its core theme in the opening lines, portraying a Father's ultimate act of love. "All for love a Father gave / For only love could make a way / All for love heavens cried / For love was crucified," these words encapsulate the Gospel narrative with poignant brevity. Here, the Father is unmistakably God, whose unfathomable love compelled Him to offer His Son, Jesus Christ, as a sacrifice. This echoes the monumental truth found in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." The notion of "love was crucified" powerfully articulates the crucifixion of Christ not merely as a historical event, but as the supreme manifestation of God's love for a fallen humanity, a sentiment underscored by Romans 5:8, which states, "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Following this grand declaration, the song transitions to a deeply personal reflection, acknowledging the human condition. The singer admits, "Oh how many times have I broken Your heart / But still You forgive / If only I ask." This is a raw, honest confession that resonates with anyone who has strayed from God's path. It highlights the persistent nature of human sin and, more importantly, the unwavering grace and forgiveness of God. The promise of forgiveness upon asking is a direct affirmation of 1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." The subsequent plea, "And how many times have You heard me pray / Draw near to me," expresses a yearning for intimacy with the Divine, reflecting the exhortation in James 4:8, "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you." It's a recognition that despite our failings, God remains accessible and desires close fellowship with His children.
The song then shifts focus to the sufficiency of God, declaring, "Everything I need is You / My beginning, my forever / Everything I need is You." This segment affirms God as the ultimate source and fulfillment of all needs. It is a profound statement of faith that posits God not just as a provider, but as the very essence of existence and purpose. This resonates with Philippians 4:19, "And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus," and the declaration in Revelation 1:8, where God identifies Himself as "the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End," encompassing all time and existence. To call God one’s "beginning" and "forever" is to surrender completely to His sovereignty, recognizing that all life originates from Him and finds its ultimate destination in Him, mirroring Colossians 1:17, which proclaims that "He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together."
Moving into an expression of worship, the lyrics call for an active response: "Let me sing all for love / I will join the angel song / Ever holy is the Lord / King of Glory / King of all." Here, the individual believer is invited to participate in the cosmic symphony of praise, to "join the angel song," an imagery frequently found in Scripture, particularly in Revelation 5:9-14, where countless angels and creatures worship the Lamb. The declaration "Ever holy is the Lord / King of Glory / King of all" is a direct echo of heavenly worship, reminiscent of Isaiah 6:3 where seraphim cry, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory," and Psalm 24:7-10, which exalts the "King of glory" as "the Lord strong and mighty." It’s an act of acknowledging God’s supreme holiness and absolute dominion over all creation.
Finally, the song returns to the profound sacrifice through the lens of the Savior's own prayer: "All for a love a Saviour prayed / Abba Father have Your way / Though they know not what they do / Let the Cross draw man to You." This stanza is deeply rooted in Christ's agonizing prayer in Gethsemane, "Father, if it is Your will, remove this cup from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done" (Luke 22:42), and His compassionate words from the cross, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do" (Luke 23:34). The use of "Abba Father" conveys an intimate, deeply personal relationship between the Son and the Father, as seen in Romans 8:15. The ultimate plea, "Let the Cross draw man to You," encapsulates the redemptive power and magnetic pull of Christ's sacrifice, fulfilling Jesus' own prophecy in John 12:32, "And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself." "All for Love" is thus a powerful anthem that not only recounts the narrative of salvation but also invites the listener into a deeper experience of worship, repentance, and complete reliance on the divine love that made a way for all.