Lord Who Shall Drive My Trembling Soul – Hymn Lyric
In the depths of our souls, we may find ourselves trembling with fear and doubt, questioning our place in the universe. Amidst our guilt and sins, we may wonder who will guide us and offer us salvation. Yet, in moments of vulnerability, we discover the boundless love and mercy that is always present, inviting us to seek refuge and acceptance at the feet of the Divine. As we journey through introspection and self-discovery, we uncover a path of redemption, hope, and transformation, drawing us closer to a deeper connection with ourselves, others, and the Divine presence that drives our trembling souls.
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Lord Who Shall Drive My Trembling Soul – Hymn Lyric
Lord who shall drive my trembling soul
From trust in thee to dark despair?
Who has surveyed the sacred roll,
And found my name not written there?
Presumptuous thought! to fix the bound,
To limit mercy’s sovereign reign:
What other happy souls have found,
O may I seek, now seek in vain!
I own my guilt, my sins confess;
Can men or devils make them more?
Of crimes already numberless,
Vain the attempt to swell the score.
Were the blacklist before my sight,
While I remember thou hast died,
‘Twill only urge my speedier flight,
To seek salvation at thy side.
Low at thy feet I’ll cast me down,
To thee reveal my guilt and fear;
And–if thou spurn me from thy throne,
I’ll be the first who perished there.
Meaning of Lord Who Shall Drive My Trembling Soul
In moments of quiet reflection, when we peel back the layers of our daily lives and peer into the depths of our souls, we may encounter an array of emotions that leave us trembling. There are times when our faith feels fragile, teetering on the edge of despair, and we question our place in the grand design of the universe. We might look at lifes vast, sacred scroll and wonder if we are truly inscribed upon it, if we are seen, known, and loved by the Divine.
These questions may seed presumptuous thoughtsones that seek to confine the boundless ocean of mercy within the narrow banks of human understanding. Yet, within this space of vulnerability, we find the fertile ground for growth, self-discovery, and acceptance.
Reflecting on our own guilt and confessing our sins is a journey ripe with introspection. We confront the spectrum of our humanityour countless misdeeds and the shadows that haunt our hearts. In these moments, it is easy to believe that there is no redemption, that our faults are too great to be forgiven. But such a belief is a narrow view of the boundless love and mercy that attends to us.
Consider the notion of a blacklist, a ledger of transgressions that seems overwhelming and damning. In the light of Divine love, even this ominous record pales. For within our walk of faith, we remember the profound truth: love has already tread the path of pain and sacrifice, laying down life to provide redemption.
This realization doesnt push us into despair, but rather, propels us toward a hopeful pursuit of salvation. It urges us to draw nearer, to seek refuge at the feet of the Divine, where mercy is not just an abstract concept but a living, breathing promise.
When we think of throwing ourselves low at the Divine feet, we do so with the rawness of our guilt and the weight of our fears. In such submissive surrender, there is a transformative power. It is an act not of hopelessness, but of the deepest kind of hopethat even in our imperfection, there is a space for us to belong and be embraced.
And what if, in the grip of our fears, we imagine the unthinkablethat we might be spurned from the throne of mercy? Even then, there is a profound declaration of faith and trust in saying we would be the first to perish at that threshold. For in truth, no one has ever perished there. That threshold is one of endless welcome to all who seek, repent, and hope.
Our journey is one that invites us into a deeper connection with not just the Divine, but also with ourselves and the world around us. When we embrace our humanityacknowledging our faults, seeking forgiveness, and allowing ourselves to be lovedwe open new doors to compassion, understanding, and unity.
As we reflect on these thoughts, let us be gentle with ourselves. Let us carry the light of these reflections into our everyday interactions, cultivating a more loving and compassionate view of both ourselves and others. This path of introspection and self-discovery is sacred, and each step taken on it brings us closer to the heart of all that is Divine.
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