Steven Curtis Chapman - Feet of Jesus Lyrics
Lyrics
At the feet of Jesus I will lay my burdens down
I will lay my heavy burdens down
In the stillness I can hear my Savior calling out
Come to me and lay your burdens down
So I will lay down my struggles
I will lay down my shame
All the fear I drag around through this life
like a ball and chain
(All my questions and confusion)
I will sing Hallelujah to the One who sets me free
And you will find me at the feet of Jesus
In the arms of Jesus I will find my peace and rest
I hear him calling come to me and rest
Carried by my shepherd cradled tightly to His chest
There and there alone my soul finds rest
So I will rest in the shelter of my Savior's embrace
Hidden safely in the refuge of His mercy and His Grace
And I Will Sing Hallelujah to the One who sets me free
And you will find me in the arms of Jesus
At the feet of my Savior
At the feet of my King
I will bow down and worship
I will lift my voice and sing
Hallelujah Hallelujah to the One who sets me free
You will find me at the feet of Jesus
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Steven Curtis Chapman - Feet of Jesus (Official Pseudo Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on September 27, 2013, as part of the album *The Glorious Unfolding*, Steven Curtis Chapman's "Feet of Jesus" is a profound invitation to find solace and liberation in Christ. The song’s genesis is rooted in the enduring biblical narrative of surrendering personal burdens to God, a theme woven throughout Scripture, notably echoed in Matthew 11:28 where Jesus Himself says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Chapman masterfully articulates this invitation, urging listeners to lay down their struggles, their shame, and the paralyzing fear that often encumbers the human spirit, likening it to a "ball and chain." This imagery powerfully resonates with the concept of spiritual freedom, aligning with Galatians 5:1, which proclaims, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." The act of laying down these burdens is not presented as a passive resignation, but as an active choice to seek refuge and peace in the divine presence, leading to a triumphant declaration of "Hallelujah" for the One who offers true liberation.
The song’s thematic core then transitions seamlessly to the profound peace found in Jesus' embrace, drawing parallels to the intimate imagery in Psalm 23, where the Lord is depicted as a shepherd who cradles his flock. This secure belonging, this "shelter of my Savior's embrace," speaks directly to the promises of God’s unfailing protection and steadfast love found in passages like Deuteronomy 33:27, which states, "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." The refuge found in Jesus' mercy and grace is the ultimate antidote to the anxieties of life, a sanctuary where the soul can truly find rest, a concept central to the Christian faith, as highlighted in Hebrews 4:9-10: "There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God, for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his." The concluding verses beautifully encapsulate the posture of worship and adoration that naturally follows such a profound encounter with divine love and peace, culminating in a declaration of finding oneself "at the feet of Jesus," a place of humble submission, unwavering worship, and boundless gratitude for the freedom He provides. This is a song that doesn't just suggest a solution to life's trials; it offers a tangible path to spiritual restoration through a heartfelt surrender to Christ.