The Crabb Family - Please Forgive Me Lyrics
Lyrics
My sleep is gone, my heart is full of sorrow
I can't believe how much i've let you down
I dread the pain that waits for me tomorrow
When the sun reveals my broken dreams scattered on the ground
Please forgive me
I need your grace to make it through
All i have is you, i'm at your mercy
Lord, i'll serve you
Until my dying day
Help others find the way
At your mercy, please forgive me
I can't believe the god of earth and glory
Would take the time to care for one like me
But i read in the bible that old story
How he plead for my forgiveness while he was dying on a tree
Please forgive me
I need your grace to make it through
All i have is you, i'm at your mercy
Lord, i'll serve you
Until my dying day
Help others find the way
At your mercy, please forgive me
Please forgive me
I need your grace to make it through
All i have is you, i'm at your mercy
Lord, i'll serve you
Until my dying day
Help others find the way
At your mercy, please forgive me
Video
Bill & Gloria Gaither - Please Forgive Me [Live) ft. The Crabb Family
Meaning & Inspiration
"Please Forgive Me," featured on The Crabb Family's 2005 release *Live At Brooklyn Tabernacle*, stands as a profound testament to the humbling and redemptive power of seeking divine pardon. The song plunges directly into a state of profound personal distress, describing sleepless nights and a heart weighed down by failure, a raw depiction of the consequences of straying from a righteous path. The lyrics express a deep-seated dread of the repercussions, symbolized by the stark reality revealed with the dawn, shattering broken dreams. This initial vulnerability sets the stage for an earnest plea, a recognition that true solace and the strength to face tomorrow can only be found through divine intervention.
The core of "Please Forgive Me" lies in its earnest supplication for grace and mercy, acknowledging complete dependence on a higher power. The repeated refrain, "I need your grace to make it through," underscores a desperate need for unmeritorious favor, reflecting biblical teachings on the insufficiency of human effort alone to achieve salvation or reconciliation. The promise of service, "Lord, I'll serve You until my dying day," and the commitment to help others find their way, speaks to the transformative impact of experiencing forgiveness – a desire to pay forward the gift received. This resonates deeply with the concept of discipleship, echoing Christ's commission in Matthew 28:19-20 to go and make disciples, teaching obedience to all that He commanded. The song’s narrative then pivots to a moment of awe, marveling at the humility of the "God of earth and glory" who extends His care to the undeserving. This astonishment is directly linked to the biblical account of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, particularly His plea for forgiveness for His persecutors even as He hung on the cross, as recorded in Luke 23:34. This imagery powerfully illustrates the boundless nature of God's love and the ultimate act of atonement, providing the foundational reason for the song's plea. The persistent return to the chorus reinforces the ongoing nature of this dependence, a continuous reliance on God’s mercy for spiritual sustenance and guidance. The Crabb Family delivers this message with a sincerity that allows listeners to connect with the universal human experience of seeking forgiveness and the profound peace that comes from knowing it is freely given through faith.