VOUS Worship - Psalm 139 Lyrics
Lyrics
You search me and you know me
When I sit and when I rise
You perceive my every thought
What's hidden in my mind
My coming and my going
You're familiar with my ways
Before a word is spoken
You know just what I'll say
God there's nothing
No nothing
More wonderful
More beautiful
God there's no one
No no one
My heart desires
More than you alone
You place your hand upon me
Surround me on all sides
Too wonderful to fathom
The way you hold my life
Your presence goes before me
Your spirit stands beside
Your love is all around me all of my life
I know you see right through me
You hear my every cry
What would I do without you here in my life
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Meaning & Inspiration
VOUS Worship’s latest offering, "Psalm 139," released as part of their 2024 album "Future Glory," is a profound musical meditation that brings a revered biblical text to life with contemporary reverence. This track isn't just a song; it's an invitation to experience the awe-inspiring intimacy of God's knowledge of us, a theme directly drawn from the ancient words of Psalm 139. The story behind this song is as old as faith itself, rooted in the psalmist's deep contemplation of God's omnipresence and omniscience. The lyrics beautifully capture the essence of this psalm, articulating the startling reality that our every action, thought, and word is known and understood by our Creator. The song emphasizes a divine perspective that is both all-encompassing and deeply personal, assuring listeners that there is no facet of their existence hidden from God's loving gaze.
The brilliance of "Psalm 139" lies in its unwavering focus on the message, allowing the scriptural truth to resonate without being overshadowed by elaborate musical arrangements. The repeated affirmation of God's comprehensive knowledge – "You search me and you know me," "You perceive my every thought" – echoes the psalmist's declaration, "O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar!" (Psalm 139:1-2). This is not a knowledge that leads to condemnation, but rather to profound comfort and security. The lines "Your presence goes before me, your spirit stands beside, your love is all around me all of my life" directly mirror verses like Psalm 139:5, "You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me," and Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." The song’s powerful declaration, "God, there's nothing, no nothing more wonderful, more beautiful," speaks to a singular devotion and a recognition that no earthly pleasure or pursuit can compare to the divine presence, a sentiment found throughout Scripture, particularly in passages expressing the soul's longing for God, such as Psalm 42:1, "As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God." The repeated assurance, "I know you see right through me, you hear my every cry," is a testament to the psalmist's ultimate trust, as stated in Psalm 139:4, "Before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether." This song encourages a posture of surrendered trust, recognizing that in God’s complete knowledge lies ultimate security and unfailing love. It inspires listeners to embrace the truth that they are not alone, but intimately known and perpetually cared for by their Heavenly Father.