Lyrics
I will lift up mine eyes to the hills
From whence cometh my help
My help cometh from the Lord
The Lord Which made heaven and earth
He said, He will not suffer thy foot; thy foot to be moved
The Lord Which keepeth thee
He will not slumber nor sleep
For the Lord is thy keeper
The Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand
Upon thy right hand
For the sun shall not smite thee by day
Nor the moon by night
He shall preserve thy soul
Even forever more
Chorus
My help,
My help
My help,
All of my help
Cometh from the Lord
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Meaning & Inspiration
My Help closely follows Psalm 121, turning the psalm’s confession into a song of trust. The opening lines look toward the hills before identifying the Lord, maker of heaven and earth, as the true source of help. The lyric then gathers the psalm’s assurances: God guards each step, never sleeps, provides shelter, and preserves life. Its language places confidence in God’s constant vigilance rather than in human strength or favorable circumstances.
The repeated closing words, “All of my help cometh from the Lord,” condense the entire passage into a memorable declaration. Images of the sun by day and the moon by night communicate protection across every hour, while the reference to God as keeper emphasizes ongoing care. Because most of the text directly reproduces or closely paraphrases Psalm 121, the song also functions as sung Scripture. Its central message is precise and sustained: the Creator remains attentive, present, and able to keep his people through every danger.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 121:1-8 The lyrics closely follow the psalm’s declaration that help comes from the Lord, who continually keeps his people.