Vicky Beeching - Everlasting Arms Lyrics
Lyrics
Come all who are weary, battleworn and weak
Come all of us broken, tired and in need
I for one am weary, lonely and afraid
So let us run for shelter
In the Savior's strong embrace
Come one and all, let us fall...
Chorus:
Into the everlasting arms
I'm running into the everlasting arms
I'm falling into eternity's embrace
Where I'm safe
Here my heart has found its resting place
Here we find our healing
Here we find our peace
Wrapped in Your unfailing love
Surrounded by Your peace
So I for one am letting
All my walls fall down
In this place of safety
This child has finally found
So come one and all, let us fall...
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I'm finally home, I'm no longer alone
You surround me, all around me with Your love
And I'm finally home, no longer alone
You surround me, all around me with Your love
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Vicky Beeching Everlasting Arms (lyrics)
Meaning & Inspiration
Vicky Beeching’s "Everlasting Arms," released on January 1, 2007, as part of the UK Worship "Glory" - Songs From Survivor - EP, stands as a profound testament to the divine solace available to every burdened soul. This song immediately immerses the spirit in a narrative of vulnerability met with unyielding comfort, inviting us to shed our defenses and find refuge. It is a powerful call to those worn down by life's struggles, a raw admission of human frailty, and ultimately, a triumphant declaration of finding safety in the divine.
The lyrical journey begins with an open invitation to "all who are weary, battleworn and weak," a profound echo of Jesus's compassionate call in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." This establishes the song's core message: an acknowledgment of universal human suffering and a clear path to alleviation. Beeching then personalizes this universal cry, declaring, "I for one am weary, lonely and afraid." This personal confession breaks down barriers, fostering an immediate connection and validating the struggles that many experience in silence. The turning point arrives with the decisive act of running "for shelter in the Savior's strong embrace," a conscious, deliberate choice to seek divine protection when overwhelmed.
The chorus then unveils the central metaphor and the very heart of the song: "Into the everlasting arms." This phrase is deeply rooted in Scripture, most notably in Deuteronomy 33:27, which declares, "The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms." This verse paints a vivid picture of God's enduring, unwavering support, a foundation that never crumbles. The "everlasting arms" signify not merely temporary relief, but an eternal embrace, a perpetual source of security. The imagery of "running" and "falling" into these arms speaks to both an active pursuit of God's presence and a surrender to His care, a letting go into His boundless grace. The declaration "Where I'm safe / Here my heart has found its resting place" beautifully encapsulates the peace that surpasses understanding, as promised in Philippians 4:7, when we commit our anxieties to God. This resting place is not just physical; it is a spiritual haven for the soul.
As the song progresses, it elaborates on the transformative power found within this divine embrace. "Here we find our healing / Here we find our peace," the lyrics affirm, pointing to God as the ultimate source of restoration and tranquility. This aligns perfectly with Isaiah 53:5, which speaks of being "healed by His wounds," and John 14:27, where Jesus offers His peace, not as the world gives, but a peace that calms troubled hearts. The subsequent lines, "Wrapped in Your unfailing love / Surrounded by Your peace," underscore the pervasive nature of God's affection and serenity. Psalm 136 repeatedly celebrates God’s "unfailing love" that "endures forever," a truth that anchors the believer in every season. The song then encourages a complete surrender: "So I for one am letting / All my walls fall down." This act of dismantling one's defenses, typically built to protect against hurt, becomes possible in the presence of divine safety, reflecting a childlike trust described in Matthew 18:3, where true faith resembles the humility of a child.
The bridge serves as a powerful culmination of this journey from brokenness to belonging. The repeated affirmation, "I'm finally home, I'm no longer alone / You surround me, all around me with Your love," articulates the profound sense of belonging and companionship found in God. It echoes Psalm 139:7-10, which assures us that there is nowhere we can flee from God's Spirit or presence, and His hand will always guide and hold us. This realization transforms isolation into intimacy, fear into fellowship, as the believer becomes fully enveloped in God's omnipresent, boundless love. "Everlasting Arms" is more than a song; it's an anthem of hope for the weary, a profound reminder that in our weakness, we find strength, and in our brokenness, we are made whole within the secure, eternal embrace of our Creator.