Lyrics
I remember the time I felt Your hand upon me, Lord
I thought that I would never rise again
For Your spirit had broken the pride in my heart
I knew that I needed to make a new start
I wanted to feel Your love and know You cared
So I fell upon my knees and prayed
"Forgive me, Lord, for livin' my life without You every day
Then I felt like something within me had died
When I raised my head and saw a new life
I heard what sounded like a voice from Heaven say
It's alright now; it's alright now
There's nothing to fear from Me, my friend
I'm sayin' it's alright now
Many years have come and gone since I first met you, Lord
Many are the times I've felt Your hand
Leadin' and guidin' every place that I go
And helpin' me stand in the midst of the storm
And givin' me strength no matter what comes my way
And I know that when my life begins to fade from earth
My heart will never cry ? Oh never fear
For Your spirt and love have given me strength and the courage I need
To see the King of Kings
I know I'll hear the words of long ago
It's alright now; it's alright now
There's nothing to fear from Me, my friend
I'm saying it's alright now
Repeat chorus and last two lines an additional two times
It's alright, just call on Jesus
He's promised to love and protest you and
Honor and rescue you when you're in trouble
Don't be afraid ? He's always there ? it's alright ? it's alright
Just call on Jesus ? He'll make it right ? it's alright now
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Meaning & Inspiration
It’s Alright Now presents repentance as the turning point from pride and fear toward forgiveness and assurance. The first verse recalls a humbled heart recognizing its need for God, falling to prayer, and receiving the sense of a new beginning. Its chorus answers that confession with peace rather than condemnation. The words do not deny the seriousness of sin; instead, they emphasize that mercy changes the believer’s standing and gives a reason to face life without terror.
The second half looks back on years of guidance through storms and then looks ahead to death with confidence. God’s presence is described as a source of strength, courage, and steady direction, while the closing appeal points directly to Jesus in trouble. That progression gives the song a testimony-like shape: conviction leads to prayer, prayer to assurance, and assurance to perseverance. The theme aligns closely with biblical promises of forgiveness, divine help, and freedom from condemning fear.
Related Scripture
- 1 John 1:9 The verse promises forgiveness and cleansing when sins are confessed.
- Romans 8:1 Paul states that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
- Psalm 50:15 God calls His people to seek Him in trouble and promises deliverance.