Story Behind The Song
There are times when we get so weary from the battle that we face each day. Whether we have won victorious battles or suffered devastating defeats, it's good to know that we can snuggle up to our Heavenly Father and find fulfillment and comfort in His gentle embrace. Come unto me, Jesus said, all who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.
| Song Length |
4:27 |
Genre |
Country - Religious, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Gracious |
Subject |
Loneliness, Encouragement |
| Similar Artists |
Hank Williams, Glen Campbell |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
There's so many things I've tried - there's so many tears I've cried,
There's so many places I have longed to be
To be free from this world's harms - in a Father's loving arms
Just to have Someone to love and comfort me.
Hold me close when I cry - hold me close when I feel dry
When I've tried and I've failed to take my stand
How I need your gentle touch - Lord I long for you so much
To hold me close as I get near Your Promised Land
I think of all the times I've failed - at Your altar I have wailed
For the knowledge of Your peace to flow through me
Still no matter what I've done - You let me know that I'm Your son
And I've felt Your warm embrace so tenderly
You are all my righteousness You're the One I long to bless
With the fruit of my living in this life
Still of all the things on earth - there's nothing else to me is that's worth
The knowing You will hold me through the sin and strife