Samuel Lane - Take Me With You Lyrics
Lyrics
Where You go I will follow
Where You lead I'll be there by Your side
Take me with You
In my fear, I will trust You
In my doubt, I will look for You to guide
Take me with You
Your will be done
Your will be done, be done in my life
To live is Christ, to die is gain
To know the Father, to see His face
But I will follow, I will remain
There's strength in Jesus, there's joy in faith
Joy in faith, joy in faith
Video
TAKE ME WITH YOU [Official Acoustic Video] | Vineyard Worship feat. Samuel Lane
Meaning & Inspiration
Samuel Lane's "Take Me With You," released as part of the 2013 album *The Fire*, is a profound declaration of unwavering devotion and surrendered will. The song emanates from a place of deep spiritual conviction, an earnest plea to be wholly encompassed by a divine presence and guided by a higher purpose. Its core message is one of absolute trust and a radical willingness to abandon personal desires for the sake of a sacred calling, echoing the sentiment found in Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." The lyrics articulate a desire not just for proximity but for an immersive spiritual journey, where every step is taken in alignment with divine instruction. This echoes the disciples' initial response to Jesus' call, as described in Matthew 4:20 and 22, where they "immediately left their nets and followed him" and then "immediately left the boat and their father and followed him." The repeated phrase, "Your will be done," is perhaps the most potent articulation of this surrender, directly referencing the prayer Jesus taught his followers in Matthew 6:10. This isn't a passive resignation but an active embracing of God's plan, a recognition that true fulfillment and direction are found when one’s own aspirations are subsumed by a divine will. The song powerfully contrasts the fear and doubt that can plague the human spirit with the steadfast hope found in faith. It posits that in moments of uncertainty, the act of seeking divine guidance is not merely a recourse but a foundational practice, akin to the psalmist’s declaration in Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." The latter part of the song offers a compelling theological perspective, referencing the Apostle Paul’s profound statement in Philippians 1:21: "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain." This verse encapsulates the ultimate perspective shift the song advocates – that life’s ultimate value is found in its Christ-centered orientation, and that even the cessation of earthly existence holds promise through a relationship with the Father. The assurance that "there's strength in Jesus, there's joy in faith" isn't presented as a trite platitude, but as the very bedrock of an enduring spiritual life, reflecting the joy and peace that Paul describes in Romans 15:13, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." Ultimately, "Take Me With You" is an invitation to a transformative discipleship, a call to a life lived in conscious communion with God, where every choice is an act of following and every moment is an opportunity for divine leading, leading to an authentic and unshakeable joy.