Natalie Grant - Turn Your Eyes Lyrics
Lyrics
Chorus 1
Turn, turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full, look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
When you turn, turn your eyes upon Him
Interlude
Turn your eyes to Jesus
Oh yeah, just look up
Just look up
Turn your eyes
Bridge
In the light of His glory and grace
There is freedom, healing, filling this place
In the light of His glory and grace
There is freedom, healing, filling this place
In the light of His glory and grace
There's revival, it's stirring, shaking this place
In the light of His glory and grace
There's revival, it's stirring, shaking this place
In the light of His glory and grace
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
In the light of His glory and grace
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Refrain
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Chorus 2
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Spontaneous
Come on
Turn your eyes, turn your eyes, turn your eyes
Oh come on and turn your eyes to Jesus
Oh yeah, are you grateful for what He's done?
Are you grateful for what He's done?
If you're grateful, come on begin to move your body
Begin to move your body
Ye-e-eah, yeah yeah
Ye-e-eah, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah, yeah
Oh yes, lift your hands
Begin to thank the Lord for what He's done
I don't know about you but He's broken some chains in my life
He's broken some chains of fear
He's broken some chains of hopelessness
He's broken some chains of illness
Hey-ey-ey, yeah yeah
We thank You that in the light of who You are
You never fail, You never fail
You're always good, yeah
Sing it!
Bridge
In the light of His glory and grace
There is freedom, healing, filling this place
In the light of His glory and grace
There is freedom, healing, filling this place
In the light of His glory and grace
There's revival, it's stirring, shaking this place
In the light of His glory and grace
There's revival, it's stirring, shaking this place
In the light of His glory and grace
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
In the light of His glory and grace
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Refrain
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Spontaneous
Listen!
Do you believe that illness has been cancelled?
Do you believe that pain has been cancelled?
Fear has been cancelled
Anxiety has been cancelled
How is it done? You turn your eyes upon Jesus
Jesus, You're the answer
You're the only answer
And worship wins the war
Worship wins the war, yeah oh yeah
Worship wins the battle, hey-ey-yeah
Bridge 2
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I win my battles
This is how I win my battles
This is how I win my battles
This is how I win my battles
Refrain
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place
Video
Turn Your Eyes (feat. Natalie Grant) // The Belonging Co
Meaning & Inspiration
The song "Turn Your Eyes," featuring Natalie Grant and released by The Belonging Co on March 5, 2021, stands as a powerful testament to the enduring truth found in redirecting one's spiritual gaze. At its core, this contemporary worship anthem serves as a vibrant reinterpretation and expansion of the timeless hymn "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" by Helen H. Lemmel. The original hymn, penned over a century ago, drew its profound inspiration from Hebrews 12:2, which exhorts believers to "fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." This modern rendition elevates that foundational call, urging individuals not just to glance, but to "look full" into His wonderful face, promising a profound shift in perspective where the distractions and burdens of earthly life "grow strangely dim." It's an invitation to a radical reorientation, moving from preoccupation with temporary struggles to an immersive encounter with the eternal glory and grace of Christ.
The narrative woven through the song beautifully articulates the transformative power inherent in God's presence. As the lyrics declare, "In the light of His glory and grace, there is freedom, healing, filling this place." This promise resonates deeply with numerous biblical truths. The freedom spoken of echoes Galatians 5:1, reminding us that "it is for freedom that Christ has set us free," a liberation not just from sin but from all forms of spiritual and emotional bondage. John 8:36 further confirms this, stating, "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." The mention of healing immediately brings to mind Isaiah 53:5, proclaiming that "by His stripes we are healed," and 1 Peter 2:24, affirming that Christ bore our sins and wounds for this very purpose. This healing encompasses not only physical ailments but also the deep wounds of the soul, providing restoration and wholeness. Furthermore, the recurring assertion that "there’s revival, it’s stirring, shaking this place" points to a spiritual awakening, a fresh outpouring of God's Spirit that invigorates individuals and communities, much like the transformative events described in Acts 2 during Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit brought about a powerful spiritual renewal.
Perhaps one of the most compelling and visceral images in the song is the repeated declaration, "Hear the chains hit the ground all over this place." This isn't merely poetic language; it's a powerful metaphor for tangible deliverance from everything that binds us. These chains represent fear, anxiety, hopelessness, illness, addiction, and the weight of past mistakes. This imagery finds a vivid parallel in Acts 16:26, where Paul and Silas, imprisoned and chained, worship God, leading to an earthquake that causes "all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose." It speaks to the active power of God to break strongholds and set captives free, fulfilling the prophetic words of Isaiah 61:1, where the Messiah is announced as one sent "to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners." The spontaneous sections, where Natalie Grant passionately testifies to chains of fear, hopelessness, and illness being broken in her own life, provide a deeply personal and relatable connection to this universal experience of liberation found in Christ.
The song culminates in a profound message about spiritual warfare and the power of worship, encapsulated by the repeated lines, "Worship wins the war" and "This is how I fight my battles." This isn't a passive stance but an active, strategic engagement. When we "turn our eyes upon Jesus," we are not merely seeking comfort; we are aligning ourselves with the Victor. This concept is beautifully illustrated in 2 Chronicles 20, where King Jehoshaphat, faced with overwhelming odds, sends worshipers ahead of his army, and God miraculously grants victory without a single sword being drawn. The song posits that focused adoration, praise, and a resolute gaze upon Christ are our most potent weapons against the spiritual forces that seek to bind us. It transforms our battles from struggles we face alone into victories already secured through Christ's triumph on the cross (Colossians 2:14-15). The shift from "how I fight my battles" to "how I win my battles" reinforces the ultimate outcome: in Christ, victory is not just hoped for but assured. It's a call to proactive faith, to engage in spiritual warfare not with anxiety, but with an unwavering focus on the One who has already conquered all. This anthem deeply encourages the soul, inviting all to experience the profound freedom, healing, and victory that come from truly turning their eyes upon Jesus.