Lyrics
Verse 1
In a world where we're losing hope
And life has us on the ropes
Misunderstandings
Hate running rampant
Every man out for his own
It seems like we've lost our way
And the distance grows every day
Thought that we had it
Caught in the madness
Oh, ain't it tragic?
Pre-Chorus
But You said
If we turn from our wicked ways
And humbled ourselves and pray
And seek Your face
You'd give us grace
Oh come, have Your way, Lord
Chorus
Here we are
Abandoned hearts
On bended knees with outstretched arms
God, hear us from Heaven
Send us Your presence
We need You, Lord
We need You, Lord
We need You, Lord
Verse 2
Summer and spring may pass
But winter and fall won't last
I can trust the Creator's
Perfect in nature
Better is coming, I know
And just like the rising sun
Our faith is rising up
You're the God of Your promise
And what You have started
You're faithful to finish
Pre-Chorus (Repeat)
Chorus (Repeat)
Hook (Repeat x7)
Oh, Lord
Come and heal our land
Chorus (Repeat x2)
Bridge
Let Your kingdom come
Let Your will be done
Let Your glory fall on Your daughters and sons
God, hear us from Heaven
Send us Your presence
We need You, Lord
We need You, Lord
We need You, Lord
We need You, Lord
Outro (Repeat x9)
Come and move
We say yes to You
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Meaning & Inspiration
"Heal Our Land / Come and Move" opens by naming a fractured world directly, misunderstanding, rampant hatred, everyone acting only in self-interest, before admitting a growing sense of lost direction. That honest diagnosis of social breakdown frames the entire song's prayer as response to something specifically named rather than vague unease.
Its bridge paraphrases a well-known conditional promise nearly word for word, turning from wicked ways, humbling oneself, seeking God's face in exchange for grace, tying the song's plea for healing directly to that ancient, specific formula. Repeating the image of abandoned hearts on bended knees with outstretched arms gives that borrowed promise a posture of physical urgency.
Rooted in contemporary worship's intercessory tradition, the song functions as a corporate prayer for national and spiritual healing, its closing repeated declaration, saying yes to God's will and way, extending the earlier plea for healing into active, personal surrender.
Related Scripture
- 2 Chronicles 7:14 Describes God healing the land when people turn from wicked ways and seek his face, directly paraphrased throughout the song.
- Matthew 6:10 Prays for God's kingdom to come and will to be done, directly echoed in the song's bridge.