Scott Wesley Brown - Please Lyrics
Lyrics
Please take my hand, Lord
I want to follow You
I'll go anywhere, Lord
With anyone You want me to
I only want to know You
A little more each day
I only want to grow in You
So on my knees I pray
Please take my heart, Lord
And make it only Yours
I'll give You anything
What else is my life for
I only want to serve You
Until the day I die
I know I don't deserve to
So on my knees I cry
Please take my life, Lord
Oh, and all I have to give
Please let me be Yours
Every day I live
I only want to know You
A little more each day
I only want to grow in You
So on my knees I pray
(I just want to please you, Lord)
Oh, please take my life
(I just want to please you, Lord)
Oh, please, please take, take my life
(I just want to please you, Lord)
Oh, please, please, please, please
Please, take my life...
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Scott Wesley Brown - 09 Please - I'm Not Religious, I Just Love the Lord
Meaning & Inspiration
Scott Wesley Brown’s "Please," released on January 1, 1998, as part of his "Out of Africa" album, is a profound expression of devotion, an intimate prayer laid bare. Far from a casual request, this song encapsulates the heart’s deepest desire for surrender and relationship with the divine. It's a journey from initial commitment to complete self-offering, articulated through a series of earnest pleas that build in intensity and scope.
The opening lines immediately establish a posture of readiness and obedience: "Please take my hand, Lord / I want to follow You / I'll go anywhere, Lord / With anyone You want me to." This echoes the foundational call of Jesus to His disciples, "Come, follow me" (Matthew 4:19), inviting a radical reorientation of life around His purpose. It’s a commitment not just to a path, but to the One leading it, affirming a willingness to step outside comfort zones for the sake of His kingdom, as seen in the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20. The subsequent lines, "I only want to know You / A little more each day / I only want to grow in You," reveal a craving for intimate relationship, not just external obedience. This mirrors the Apostle Paul’s longing to "know Christ and the power of his resurrection" (Philippians 3:10), and the biblical understanding that eternal life itself is to "know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent" (John 17:3). It signifies a continuous, lifelong pursuit of deeper understanding and spiritual maturity, aligning with 2 Peter 3:18, which exhorts believers to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
The petition deepens dramatically with, "Please take my heart, Lord / And make it only Yours / I'll give You anything / What else is my life for." This surrender of the heart is paramount in Scripture; Proverbs 4:23 commands, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." It speaks to the command to love God with all one's heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:37). The question, "What else is my life for," is not rhetorical; it is a declaration of singular purpose, finding ultimate meaning in God alone. This resonates with the New Testament call to present our bodies as "living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship" (Romans 12:1). It's a commitment to live a life wholly consecrated, where every action and aspiration is directed towards His glory, much like Paul's assertion in Colossians 3:23: "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men."
The aspiration to "only want to serve You / Until the day I die" conveys an unwavering dedication, reminiscent of Joshua’s resolute declaration, "as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15). It’s a lifelong commitment to active participation in God's work, motivated by a profound understanding of grace. The poignant admission, "I know I don't deserve to / So on my knees I cry," beautifully encapsulates the essence of Christian humility. It acknowledges the unmerited favor of God, remembering that "while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). This awareness of undeserved grace drives both tears of gratitude and an even deeper resolve to serve, understanding that salvation is "by grace you have been saved through faith… not a result of works" (Ephesians 2:8-9), making service a response to love, not an attempt to earn it.
The ultimate offering comes in the lines, "Please take my life, Lord / Oh, and all I have to give / Please let me be Yours / Every day I live." This is the apex of surrender, where the entire self—will, possessions, future—is laid before God. It reflects the truth of Galatians 2:20, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." The fervent desire is not just to perform tasks for God, but to *belong* entirely to Him, every single day. The repeated refrain, "I just want to please you, Lord," in the concluding segment, captures the overriding motive. This aligns perfectly with Paul’s aspiration in 2 Corinthians 5:9, "So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him." It’s a pure, unadulterated desire to live in a way that honors and brings joy to God, fulfilling the exhortation in Colossians 1:10 to "walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him."
"Please" is more than a song; it's a spiritual manifesto, a heartfelt prayer that guides the seeker into a deeper introspection of their own faith journey. Scott Wesley Brown masterfully crafts a narrative of progressive surrender, moving from a willingness to follow to a complete offering of heart and life. Its power lies in its simplicity and directness, reminding all who encounter it of the profound joy and purpose found in living a life wholly devoted to God. It stands as an enduring invitation to ask, with genuine earnestness, for God to take our hand, our heart, and our life, so that we might truly please Him every single day.