Lyrics
Always near the brokenhearted
Always with me through the pain
When my fears are overwhelming
Jesus, You save me
In my sorrow I find comfort
In my weakness I find strength
Every time I reach out for You
Jesus, You save me
You are my refuge, You are my shelter
You are my hiding place forever
I will run to You, I will rest secure
In the presence of my Savior
You are with me every moment
You surround me day and night
Always constant, always faithful
Jesus, You save me
You are my refuge, You are my shelter
You are my hiding place forever
I will run to You, I will rest secure
In the presence of my Savior
I will rest secure with You
I will trust, I will trust in Your promise
I am loved, I am loved, You are with me now
I will rise, I will rise in Your faithful hand
Jesus, You save me, I will trust
I will trust, I will trust in Your promise
I am loved, I am loved, You are with me now
I will rise, I will rise in Your faithful hand
You save me
Oh, Jesus, You save me
You are my refuge, You are my shelter
You are my hiding place forever
I will run to You, I will rest secure
In the presence of my Savior
You are my refuge, You are my shelter
You are my hiding place forever
I will run to You, I will rest secure
In the presence of my Savior
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Refuge” presents Jesus as a constant place of safety amid fear, sorrow, weakness, and pain. Each verse names a form of distress, then answers it with the repeated confession that Jesus saves. The chorus gathers several biblical images—refuge, shelter, and hiding place—to describe security found in the Savior’s presence. Rest is not tied to the disappearance of trouble but to God’s nearness within it.
The song’s language closely reflects the Psalms, where God is called a refuge and present help in trouble. Its confidence also echoes the promise that the Lord remains near to the brokenhearted. The bridge turns those truths into active trust: divine promise, love, presence, and faithfulness become grounds for rising again. Repetition strengthens the central confession without shifting attention toward human resolve. Trust is possible because Jesus remains near and faithful. In that way, the song joins honest vulnerability with settled assurance, portraying worship as a secure response to the Savior’s presence.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 46:1 The psalm names God as refuge, strength, and present help in trouble.
- Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
- Psalm 91:2 The psalmist calls the Lord a refuge and fortress worthy of trust.