Passion - I Could Sing of Your Love Forever Lyrics
Lyrics
Over the mountains and the sea
Your river runs with love for me
And I will open up my heart
And let the Healer set me free
I'm happy to be in the truth
And I will daily lift my hands
For I will always sing
Of when Your love came down
I could sing of Your love forever
I could sing of Your love forever
I could sing of Your love forever
I could sing of Your love forever
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I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 1998 as part of the live worship album *Passion '98 (Live Worship from the 268 Generation)*, "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever" by Passion is a powerful declaration of unwavering devotion and the transformative nature of divine love. The song emerges from a pivotal era in contemporary Christian music, reflecting the fervent spiritual awakening and commitment of the generation it sought to inspire. Its genesis lies in the heart of young adults gathering for worship, seeking to articulate the profound impact of God's love on their lives. The narrative woven through the lyrics speaks not of fleeting emotion, but of a deeply ingrained truth, a constant wellspring of affection that transcends any earthly measure.
The core message of "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever" centers on the boundless and enduring nature of God's love, a love so profound it compels continuous praise and heartfelt surrender. The opening lines, "Over the mountains and the sea, Your river runs with love for me," vividly paint a picture of omnipresence and abundance, a love that is not confined but flows freely and universally. This imagery echoes the Psalmist's declaration in Psalm 36:5-6, "Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your judgments like the great deep; you save mankind and animals alike." The song then transitions to an intentional act of openness: "And I will open up my heart, and let the Healer set me free." This is a beautiful articulation of the salvific power of God, the act of yielding one's innermost being to Christ, the ultimate Healer. It directly connects to the teachings of Jesus, who came to set the captives free (Luke 4:18) and to bring healing to the brokenhearted. The declaration, "I'm happy to be in the truth," signifies a joyous embrace of God's revealed will and character, finding solace and purpose in His righteousness, as proclaimed in Psalm 119:160, "The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous decrees lasts forever." The commitment to daily worship, "And I will daily lift my hands," is not a ritualistic act but a spontaneous expression of gratitude for this continuous love. It mirrors the New Testament exhortation in Hebrews 13:15 to offer "a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name." The song culminates in an unwavering resolution to testify to this divine intervention: "For I will always sing of when Your love came down." This final line encapsulates the redemptive narrative, the moment God's love became incarnate in Jesus Christ, a foundational event for all believers. The repetition of the phrase "I could sing of Your love forever" is not mere lyrical emphasis; it is a profound statement of eternal gratitude and an acknowledgment that a single lifetime is insufficient to fully express the magnitude of God's affection, aligning with the eternal nature of God’s love as described in Jeremiah 31:3, "I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you." The song, therefore, serves as a timeless anthem for those who have experienced the transformative grace of God, encouraging a life lived in perpetual thanksgiving and awe.