Vineyard Worship - The Hidden Place Lyrics
Lyrics
In the hidden place
I can be myself, I’m safe
And I feel no shame
In the strength of Your embrace
All the striving ends
I don’t have to bear the weight
In the hidden place
Where You speak to me
I hear You
Calling out my name
Calling out my name
I'm ready
To follow You in faith
To follow You in faith
Have Your way
In the hidden place
You’re the Potter, I’m the clay
I am healed and changed
In the wonder of Your grace
I surrender all
Lord, my heart is Yours to shape
In the hidden place
Where You speak to me
I hear You
Calling out my name
Calling out my name
I'm ready
To follow You in faith
To follow You in faith
I hear You
Calling out my name
Calling out my name
I'm ready
To follow You in faith
To follow You in faith
Have your way
Have Your way
Have Your way
Come and break through ev'ry darkness
Come and silence ev’ry lie
Come and breathe into the ashes
Bring dead hope back to life
Turn my strongholds into freedom
Turn my doubting into faith
Turn my suff’ring into glory
‘Til I can’t help but praise
I hear You
Calling out my name
Calling out my name
I'm ready
To follow You in faith
To follow You in faith
Yes, have Your way
God, have Your way
Video
THE HIDDEN PLACE [Official Lyric Video] | Vineyard Worship feat. Samuel Lane
Meaning & Inspiration
"The Hidden Place," a poignant offering from Vineyard Worship, was unveiled on January 15, 2021, as part of their album, *My Hope Has Come*. This song immediately invites us into a sacred space, establishing itself as an anthem for those seeking solace and profound connection with the divine, a spiritual sanctuary where the soul finds its truest rest and transformation.
The heart of "The Hidden Place" beats with the desire for intimacy with God, portraying a personal spiritual retreat where all pretense and striving fall away. From the opening lines, the song articulates a deep longing for safety and authenticity in God’s presence, declaring a haven "where I can be myself, I’m safe, and I feel no shame in the strength of Your embrace." This echoes the promise of Psalm 91, where dwelling in the shelter of the Most High brings security and protection, and resonates with Romans 8:1, which assures us there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. It's a place where the burdens of the world are lifted, and the endless effort to prove oneself simply ceases. The lyrics beautifully capture this release, stating, "All the striving ends, I don’t have to bear the weight," drawing a vivid picture of the rest offered in Matthew 11:28, where Jesus invites the weary and burdened to find rest for their souls. This hidden place is not just for refuge but for encounter, "where You speak to me."
The recurring chorus serves as a powerful response to this divine invitation, proclaiming, "I hear You calling out my name, I'm ready to follow You in faith, have Your way." This is a profound declaration of surrender, acknowledging God's personal call – a concept found throughout Scripture, from God calling Abraham by name to Jesus calling His disciples (John 10:3). The readiness to follow in faith speaks to the obedient heart described in Proverbs 3:5-6, trusting in the Lord with all one's heart rather than leaning on personal understanding. The repeated plea "Have Your way" is a complete surrender to God's sovereignty and transformative power, a prayer mirroring Jesus’ own submission in Gethsemane, "not my will, but Yours be done" (Luke 22:42).
The song further deepens its theological roots by embracing the metaphor of "You’re the Potter, I’m the clay," a direct reference to Jeremiah 18:6 and Isaiah 64:8. This imagery vividly illustrates God's role as the divine shaper and our willingness to be molded by His loving hands. In this process, the song affirms, "I am healed and changed in the wonder of Your grace," highlighting that true transformation is not a result of human effort but a miraculous work of divine grace. This healing and change are a testament to God's renewing power, as seen in Romans 12:2, which encourages us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. The repeated "I surrender all, Lord, my heart is Yours to shape" underscores a continuous commitment to this divine artistry, allowing God full access to every aspect of one's being.
The bridge of "The Hidden Place" erupts into a fervent prayer, a passionate cry for God’s active intervention in every challenging area of life. It’s a bold supplication: "Come and break through ev'ry darkness, Come and silence ev’ry lie, Come and breathe into the ashes, Bring dead hope back to life." This section powerfully invokes God as the bringer of light into darkness (John 1:5), the truth that sets us free from deceit (John 8:32), and the resurrection power that can revive even the most desolate circumstances, reminiscent of the dry bones brought to life in Ezekiel 37. The petition to "Turn my strongholds into freedom" aligns with 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, which speaks of demolishing strongholds by divine power. The desire to "Turn my doubting into faith, Turn my suff’ring into glory" speaks to a profound trust in God's ability to redeem every experience, transforming trials into testimonies, a theme echoed in Romans 8:28, where all things work together for good. Ultimately, this leads to an uncontainable joy, "’Til I can’t help but praise," a natural overflow of a heart transformed by God's glorious work. "The Hidden Place" is more than a song; it's an invitation to cultivate a vibrant, surrendered relationship with God, a reminder that true peace, healing, and purpose are found in the intimate, transformative space we share with Him.