Pastor Chingtok Ishaku - Carry Me Lyrics
Lyrics
Carry me
Upon the wings of your spirit
Carry me
Jesus Carry me
I am broken and I’m weightless
Open and I’m yielded
Carry me
Jesus Carry me
Call: Who shall ascend the
Response: Who shall ascend the hill
Call: Only he that has
Response: Only he that has clean hands and a pure heart.
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CARRY ME
Meaning & Inspiration
"Carry Me," released by Pastor Chingtok Ishaku on December 23, 2019, is a powerful declaration of dependence and surrender, rooted deeply in the Christian faith. The song’s essence lies in its raw vulnerability and unwavering trust in divine intervention, presenting a profound spiritual narrative. At its core, "Carry Me" is an honest confession of human frailty and a fervent plea for divine strength, reflecting a universal longing for support when one feels overwhelmed. The imagery of being "broken and weightless" speaks to a state of complete exhaustion and desolation, where personal strength has ebbed away, leaving an individual in need of an external force to bear their burdens. This sentiment finds resonance in Psalm 34:18, which states, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." Pastor Ishaku’s plea to be carried "upon the wings of your spirit" is a direct invocation of the Holy Spirit, the divine Comforter and Empowerer, as described in Isaiah 40:31: "but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." The repetition of "Carry me, Jesus, carry me" transforms the song into a meditative prayer, emphasizing the singular focus on Jesus as the ultimate source of salvation and support. Furthermore, the inclusion of a call-and-response section referencing "who shall ascend the hill?" and the answer "Only he that has clean hands and a pure heart" is a masterful scriptural allusion. This echoes Psalm 24:3-4, which asks, "Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart..." This lyrical inclusion elevates the song beyond a simple request for help; it becomes a declaration of seeking purification and righteousness, acknowledging that true spiritual ascent is only possible through a transformed inner being, a transformation that is itself enabled by Christ’s carrying power. The song, therefore, is not just about being rescued from immediate distress, but about a deeper spiritual journey of becoming fit for God’s presence through His grace. The message encourages those who listen to embrace their limitations and lean into their faith, understanding that vulnerability is not weakness, but an opportunity for God's strength to be made perfect. "Carry Me" serves as a potent reminder that in our moments of deepest need, the presence and power of Christ are ever available to lift us and guide us toward wholeness.