Rend Collective - For All That You Have Done Lyrics
Lyrics
Your grace will never be forgot
Your mercy all my life
Will be my source forever song
My story and my light
From mountain top to valley low
Through laughter and through tears
Surely the goodness of my God
Will follow all the years
For all that You have done for us
For every battle won
We'll raise a song to bless Your heart
For all that you have done
You know our failures and regrets
You always led us home
Redemption's arm has raised us up
Our triumph in the storm
For all that You have done for us
For every battle won
We'll raise a song to bless Your heart
For all that you have done
(You're faithful through the ages)
In unity we'll stand as one
As family we'll go
Shoulder to shoulder
Hand in hand
Into the great unknown
For all that You have done for us
For every battle won
We'll raise a song to bless Your heart
For all that you have done
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Rend Collective - For All That You Have Done
Meaning & Inspiration
Rend Collective's "For All That You Have Done," released on November 17, 2014, as part of their "Campfire Christmas, Vol. 1" album, offers a profound and universally applicable message of gratitude that transcends any specific season. While nestled within a Christmas collection, this song stands as a timeless anthem of thanksgiving, serving as a powerful reminder of God's unwavering faithfulness and goodness throughout every facet of life. It’s a congregational declaration, a collective expression of a community reflecting on God’s consistent presence and provision, an embodiment of the scriptural call to remember and recount His deeds.
The song immediately establishes its core theme: an unwavering commitment to remembering God's grace and mercy. The opening lines beautifully encapsulate a life-long dedication to acknowledging His divine favor, positioning His mercy as the eternal wellspring of one's song, identity, and guiding light. This sentiment deeply resonates with passages like Hebrews 4:16, inviting us to approach God's throne of grace with confidence, and Psalm 27:1, which declares the Lord as our light and salvation. This isn't just a fleeting feeling, but a foundational truth that shapes one's entire existence, echoing the consistent biblical emphasis on remembering God's faithfulness, lest we forget His countless blessings.
As the narrative progresses, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of God's constancy through every season of life. "From mountain top to valley low, Through laughter and through tears," beautifully illustrates the full spectrum of human experience, a journey where, "Surely the goodness of my God will follow all the years." This lyrical assurance brings to mind Psalm 23:6, which promises that "goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life," and Romans 8:28, affirming that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him. It's a testament to a God who is not confined to the highs but is intimately present and sovereign even in the deepest lows, transforming every circumstance into an opportunity for His goodness to be revealed. This consistent, unwavering presence provides immense comfort and steadfast hope, urging us to trust in His unchanging character regardless of our changing circumstances.
The chorus acts as the song's central declaration, a resounding "For all that You have done for us, For every battle won, We'll raise a song to bless Your heart, For all that you have done." It's a corporate response, a communal vow to offer praise, not just for the grand victories, but for every single instance of divine intervention and steadfast support. This aligns perfectly with the biblical mandate found in Psalm 103:2, "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits," and 1 Chronicles 16:8, which encourages us to "Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make known among the nations what he has done." It's a reminder that gratitude is not merely an emotion but an active posture of worship, a deliberate act of blessing God's heart through our acknowledgment of His work.
Further into the song, the raw honesty of human fallibility is met with divine grace. "You know our failures and regrets, You always led us home," speaks to God's intimate knowledge of our shortcomings and His relentless pursuit to restore us. This powerful line is a reflection of Psalm 139:2-4, confirming that God knows our thoughts and paths, and Romans 5:8, which profoundly states that "while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The subsequent declaration, "Redemption's arm has raised us up, Our triumph in the storm," celebrates the powerful, redemptive work of Christ. It echoes Isaiah 59:16, where God's "own arm brought salvation," and illuminates the truth that our victories in life’s storms are not of our own strength, but through the mighty arm of a redeeming God, transforming weakness into triumph, as 2 Corinthians 12:9 beautifully illustrates: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
The song culminates in a beautiful vision of unity and collective purpose: "In unity we'll stand as one, As family we'll go, Shoulder to shoulder, Hand in hand, Into the great unknown." This verse underscores the vital role of community in the journey of faith, a fellowship bound by shared experience and a common trust in God. It resonates deeply with Psalm 133:1, proclaiming the beauty of dwelling in unity, and Ephesians 4:3, exhorting us to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. It speaks to the courage found in corporate faith, a collective step into the future, fully trusting in the same faithful God who led Abraham into an unknown land (Hebrews 11:8). This powerful emphasis on unity solidifies the song's role as not just a personal declaration of praise, but a communal anthem, inspiring believers to face the future together, empowered by a shared gratitude for all that God has done.
"For All That You Have Done" by Rend Collective is a deeply moving and biblically rich composition that serves as an enduring reminder of God's unwavering grace, mercy, and faithfulness across every season of life. It’s an invitation to a life defined by grateful remembrance and corporate worship, strengthening faith and encouraging a communal journey of trust into whatever the future holds, all anchored in the glorious truth of God’s past and present work.