Tim Hughes - Hallelujah (Friend And King) Lyrics
Lyrics
Though my feet may fall
And the way seems unsure
When my best falls short
Still I'll sing You are Lord
Halle, halle, hallelujah
When all the waters have run dry
You alone still satisfy
I won't be thirsty in Your courts
So I will sing You are Lord
Halle, halle, hallelujah
Halle, halle, hallelujah
Through it all You remain
When all else fails You're the same
Faithful God, Friend and King
I will sing, always sing
Through it all You remain
When all else fails You're the same
Faithful God, Friend and King
I will sing, always sing
Halle, halle, hallelujah
When the darkness closes in
And I've nothing left to bring
Questions waiting at the door
Still I'll sing for You are Lord
Halle, halle, hallelujah
Halle, halle, hallelujah
Halle, halle, hallelujah
Halle, halle, hallelujah
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Tim Hughes - Hallelujah (Friend and King)
Meaning & Inspiration
Tim Hughes’s "Hallelujah (Friend And King)," released as part of the 2015 album *Pocketful of Faith*, is a powerful declaration of unwavering devotion that resonates deeply with anyone navigating the complexities of life's journey. The song’s strength lies not in intricate musical arrangements, but in its profound, scripturally-rooted message of steadfast faith in God, irrespective of circumstances. The narrative presented is one of consistent praise even in the face of personal failing and uncertainty, echoing the sentiment found in Psalm 138:2 which states, "I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness, for you have so honored your word above all your name." Hughes masterfully crafts an anthem that acknowledges human frailty – "Though my feet may fall / And the way seems unsure / When my best falls short" – but immediately pivots to the divine assurance that sustains him. This acknowledgment of imperfection is met with an unshakeable truth: God remains Lord.
The lyrical progression further explores this theme of divine sufficiency, particularly in times of spiritual or emotional drought. The imagery of "all the waters have run dry" speaks to moments when our own resources and emotional reserves are depleted. Yet, the song assures that God "alone still satisfy," mirroring the promise in John 6:35: "Then Jesus declared, 'I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.'" This concept of God as the ultimate source of satisfaction, preventing spiritual thirst, is central to the repeated chorus of "Hallelujah." The song’s core message unfolds as it moves beyond mere acknowledgement to active trust, proclaiming that even when darkness descends and one feels depleted – "And I've nothing left to bring / Questions waiting at the door" – the response remains steadfast praise because God *is* Lord. This tenacious worship, even in the throes of doubt or despair, reflects the spirit of perseverance highlighted in Romans 8:37, which assures us that "in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." The enduring nature of God, presented as "Faithful God, Friend and King," is the bedrock of this praise. This multifaceted portrayal of God as both an intimate companion and a sovereign ruler encapsulates the relational aspect of faith, where God is approachable and yet infinitely supreme. The repeated assurance, "Through it all You remain / When all else fails You're the same," is a direct echo of Malachi 3:6: "I the Lord do not change." This immutable character of God is the anchor that allows for the persistent singing of "Hallelujah," turning outward challenges into opportunities to testify to His unchanging faithfulness and His consistent presence as friend and king.