MercyMe - In You Lyrics
Lyrics
I put my hope in you
I lay my life in the palm of your hand
I'm constantly drawn to you O Lord
In ways I cannot comprehend
It's the creator calling the created
The maker beckoning the made
The bride finding what she's always waited for
When we find ourselves that day
Chorus:
In you where the hungry feast at the table
The blind frozen by colors in view
The lame will dance, they'll dance for they are able
And the weary find rest
O the weary find rest in you
It's no secret that we don't belong here
though set apart by the grace of you
We look for the day when we go to a place
Where the old becomes brand new
Chorus:
In you where the hungry feast at the table
The blind frozen by colors in view
The lame will dance, they'll dance for they are able
And the weary find rest
O the weary find rest in you....
where the hungry feast at the table
The blind frozen by colors in view
The lame will dance, they'll dance for they are able
And the weary find rest
O we will find rest in you
Video
MercyMe - In You (Pseudo Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
MercyMe's "In You," released October 21, 2022, from their album *Always Only Jesus*, stands as a profound declaration of unwavering faith, skillfully articulating the deepest longings and ultimate hope of the human spirit. The song immediately plunges into a raw, honest confession of trust, placing one's entire being into divine hands. It speaks to a profound, intrinsic pull toward the divine, a magnetic force that defies rational explanation, as the narrator is "constantly drawn to you O Lord / In ways I cannot comprehend." This resonates deeply with the truth found in John 6:44, where Jesus states that "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him," underscoring the divine initiative in our spiritual journey. This surrender isn't passive; it's an active decision to lay life "in the palm of your hand," a posture of complete trust reminiscent of Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages us to "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."
The song then beautifully articulates the foundational relationship between humanity and divinity, portraying it as "the creator calling the created, the maker beckoning the made." This imagery affirms our identity as God's handiwork, made for His purpose and glory, echoing Isaiah 43:7, where God declares, "everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made." This relationship culminates in the tender metaphor of "the bride finding what she's always waited for / When we find ourselves that day." This powerful biblical imagery, particularly from Revelation 19:7-9 and Ephesians 5:25-27, depicts the Church as the bride of Christ, eagerly awaiting the ultimate union and celebration, highlighting the eschatological hope of eternal communion with God.
The chorus then bursts forth with vibrant, redemptive promises, painting a vivid picture of the Kingdom of God and the complete restoration found in Him. "In you where the hungry feast at the table" speaks to spiritual nourishment and ultimate satisfaction, fulfilling the promise to those who hunger and thirst for righteousness in Matthew 5:6 and the prophetic vision of a lavish feast for all peoples in Isaiah 25:6. The striking phrase "the blind frozen by colors in view" powerfully conveys radical healing and newfound clarity, a profound transformation from darkness to light, reminiscent of Jesus' miracles and the prophecy in Isaiah 35:5 that "the eyes of the blind shall be opened." Likewise, "the lame will dance, they'll dance for they are able" offers a joyous vision of complete physical and spiritual freedom, directly recalling Isaiah 35:6, where it is foretold that "then shall the lame man leap like a deer." And for "the weary find rest," the song offers the ultimate solace, a direct echo of Jesus' tender invitation in Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." This chorus is a powerful testament to the comprehensive healing, provision, and peace found exclusively in God.
The second verse shifts our perspective, acknowledging the transient nature of our earthly existence: "It's no secret that we don't belong here." This resonates deeply with the biblical understanding of believers as "sojourners and exiles" (1 Peter 2:11), whose true citizenship lies in heaven (Philippians 3:20). Despite this temporary dwelling, we are "set apart by the grace of you," marked as His own through His undeserved favor. This grace sustains us as we eagerly "look for the day when we go to a place / Where the old becomes brand new." This expresses a profound longing for the new heaven and new earth, as described in Revelation 21:1 and 5, where God declares, "Behold, I am making all things new," promising a world free from sorrow, pain, and death.
Ultimately, "In You" is more than just a song; it's a spiritual journey through surrender, identity, and ultimate hope. MercyMe skillfully weaves together themes of present trust and future anticipation, creating an anthem of profound faith. It reminds us that in God alone do we find the fulfillment of every longing—the feast for our hunger, sight for our blindness, strength for our weakness, and unending rest for our weary souls. This powerful message is designed to uplift and inspire, drawing us closer to the One who makes all things new.