Sovereign Grace Music - Hide Away In the Love of Jesus Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Come, weary saints, though tired and weak
Hide away in the love of Jesus
Your strength will return by His quiet streams
Hide away in the love of Jesus
Verse 2
Come, wandering souls, and find your home
Hide away in the love of Jesus
He offers the rest that you yearn to know
Hide away in the love of Jesus
Bridge
Hear Him calling your name
See the depths of His love
In the wounds of His grace
Hide away
Verse 3
Come, guilty ones weighed down with sin
Hide away in the love of Jesus
The freedom you long for is found in Him
Hide away in the love of Jesus
Verse 4
Come, hopeless hearts, do not despair
Hide away in the love of Jesus
For ten thousand joys await you there
Hide away in the love of Jesus
Video
Hide Away In the Love of Jesus
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on May 14, 2013, as part of the album *Come Weary Saints*, Sovereign Grace Music’s "Hide Away In the Love of Jesus" stands as a tender, yet robust, invitation to find ultimate solace and refuge in Christ. At its core, the song embodies a timeless message of gospel comfort, beckoning individuals from various states of spiritual and emotional need to a singular, unfailing source of peace. It's a lyrical embrace, drawing a vivid picture of God's unchanging love as a sanctuary where every troubled soul can find rest and belonging. The phrase "hide away" isn't an instruction to escape reality, but rather to intimately dwell within the secure and restorative embrace of divine affection, much like a weary traveler finding a safe haven from life's storms.
The hymn-like structure systematically addresses universal human conditions, beginning with the "weary saints" in the opening verse. This speaks directly to believers who, despite their faith, often grapple with exhaustion and weakness in their daily walk. The promise that "strength will return by His quiet streams" beautifully echoes the Psalmist's declaration that the Lord "leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul" (Psalm 23:2-3). It’s a profound reminder that even the strongest among us require spiritual replenishment, and that true rejuvenation comes not from striving, but from resting in Christ, as Jesus himself invited, "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28).
Transitioning to the "wandering souls," the second verse extends the invitation to those searching for direction and meaning. This portrays the universal human longing for home and belonging, a desire often fulfilled in fleeting ways by the world. The song asserts that Christ "offers the rest that you yearn to know," pointing to the spiritual peace and identity found only in Him, who declares, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). This rest is not merely an absence of struggle, but a deep, settled assurance in God's presence, echoing the concept of entering God's Sabbath rest (Hebrews 4:9-11).
The bridge serves as the theological anchor, powerfully articulating the *reason* for this refuge: "Hear Him calling your name / See the depths of His love / In the wounds of His grace." This segment drives straight to the heart of the Gospel. It’s a personal summons, reminding us that God knows and calls each of us individually (John 10:3). More significantly, it grounds His love in the ultimate sacrifice – the "wounds of His grace" – a poignant reference to Christ's crucifixion. This is the bedrock of our salvation and security, revealing a love so profound that it willingly endured suffering for our sake (Romans 5:8). It’s through these wounds that we find healing and forgiveness, a truth central to passages like Isaiah 53:5, "by his wounds we are healed."
The third verse then extends comfort to "guilty ones weighed down with sin," an often-overlooked group in their profound need for grace. The song promises that "the freedom you long for is found in Him," addressing the heavy burden of condemnation and shame that sin imposes. This freedom is precisely what Christ offers through His atoning work, releasing us from sin's power and penalty. "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, for the law of the Spirit of life has set you free from the law of sin and death" (Romans 8:1-2). The freedom is not a license to continue in sin, but liberation to live righteously, unburdened by past transgressions (1 John 1:9).
Finally, the song reaches out to "hopeless hearts," reassuring those who face despair. It boldly proclaims, "For ten thousand joys await you there," shifting focus from present struggles to the glorious future and eternal hope found in Christ. This verse perfectly encapsulates the Christian hope, which is not mere optimism but a sure expectation rooted in God's promises. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit" (Romans 15:13). The "ten thousand joys" speaks to the unimaginable abundance of blessings and eternal delight that await those who hide away in Jesus, a foretaste of the fullness of joy found in His presence (Psalm 16:11) and the imperishable inheritance promised to believers (1 Peter 1:3-4).
"Hide Away In the Love of Jesus" is more than a song; it's a compassionate pastoral appeal, inviting everyone—the tired, the lost, the condemned, and the despondent—to experience the boundless, sacrificial, and restorative love of Jesus. Its strength lies in its unadorned clarity, profound theological depth, and the consistent, tender call to find secure refuge in the Savior. It reminds us that no matter our condition, Christ's love is an ever-present, all-encompassing sanctuary, offering true rest, belonging, freedom, and an eternal hope that transcends all earthly circumstances.