Samuel Lane - O My Soul Lyrics + Chords
Lyrics
Lord, I look to Your cross
And the life You laid down
You are my God
Lord, You had mercy on me
Drew the line in the sand
You are my God
I will worship You, I will worship You
My redeemer lives, Jesus I worship You
Lord, how You love each one of us
Risen one so glorious
You are our God
Lord, How You saved us all
Let our joy be restored
You are our God
We will worship You, we will worship You
Our redeemer lives, Jesus we worship You
Oh my soul, praise
Praise Him
Video
O MY SOUL [Official Lyric Video] | Vineyard Worship feat. Samuel Lane
Meaning & Inspiration
Samuel Lane's "O My Soul," released on February 27, 2013, as part of the album *The Fire*, is a profound declaration of faith that anchors itself in the foundational truths of Christianity. The song immediately draws the listener’s gaze toward the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, acknowledging His life laid down as the ultimate act of divine love and redemption. This central image powerfully evokes the Gospel narrative, echoing sentiments found in passages like John 3:16, where God's love is demonstrated through the sending of His Son. The opening lines, "Lord, I look to Your cross / And the life You laid down," serve as a personal and communal testament to recognizing this salvific act. The assertion, "You are my God," is not merely an intellectual assent but a deeply felt surrender, reflecting the profound personal encounter that transforms a believer's understanding of their relationship with the Divine. The reference to mercy and drawing a line in the sand speaks to God's grace in separating believers from their past sins, a theme resonant with Old Testament imagery of deliverance and new beginnings, and New Testament promises of forgiveness through Christ's atonement, such as in Romans 5:8 which states, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
The chorus, "I will worship You, I will worship You / My redeemer lives, Jesus I worship You," shifts from reflection to an active, unreserved offering of adoration. The affirmation that the "redeemer lives" is the very cornerstone of Christian hope, directly referencing the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This truth is pivotal, as Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 15:17, "And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you remain in your sins." Lane's song, therefore, celebrates not just a historical event but a living reality that grants believers freedom from sin and the promise of eternal life. The second verse expands this worship outward, acknowledging God's immeasurable love for "each one of us" and His glory as the "risen One." The salvation described is universal in scope, "Lord, How You saved us all," and the prayer for restored joy is a petition for the fullness of life that Christ came to give, as articulated in John 10:10: "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." The repetition of "You are our God" reinforces the communal aspect of faith, uniting believers in their shared reliance on and devotion to God. The concluding call to the soul, "Oh my soul, praise / Praise Him," is a powerful imperative, a direct echo of Psalm 103:1-2: "Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits." This song, therefore, is not simply a musical piece but a comprehensive expression of the Christian message: redemption through Christ's sacrifice, the power of His resurrection, God's boundless love, and the resulting call to unwavering worship and praise.