Jesus is my Savior, I shall not be moved;
In His love and favor, I shall not be moved,
Just like a tree that's planted by the waters,
Lord, I shall not be moved.
I shall not be, I shall not be moved;
I shall not be, I shall not be moved;
Just like a tree that's planted by the waters,
Lord, I shall not be moved.
In my Christ abiding, I shall not be moved;
In His love I'm hiding, I shall not be moved,
Just like a tree that's planted by the waters,
Lord, I shall not be moved.
I shall not be, I shall not be moved;
I shall not be, I shall not be moved;
Just like a tree that's planted by the waters,
Lord, I shall not be moved.
If I trust Him ever, I shall not be moved;
He will fail me never, I shall not be moved,
Just like a tree that's planted by the waters,
Lord, I shall not be moved.
I shall not be, I shall not be moved;
I shall not be, I shall not be moved;
Just like a tree that's planted by the waters,
Lord, I shall not be moved.
On His word I'm feeding, I shall not be moved;
He's the One that's leading, I shall not be moved,
Just like a tree that's planted by the waters,
Lord, I shall not be moved.
I shall not be, I shall not be moved;
I shall not be, I shall not be moved;
Just like a tree that's planted by the waters,
Lord, I shall not be moved.
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I Shall Not Be Moved - Like a Tree Planted by The Waters
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Jun 13, 2026 updated
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Johnny Cash's 'I Shall Not Be Moved' is a gospel song rooted in the traditional hymn tradition. The lyrics express unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, using the metaphor of a tree planted by water to symbolize stability and steadfastness. Cash sings about trusting in Christ's love, abiding in Him, and feeding on His word, emphasizing that he will not be shaken from his faith. The song draws on biblical imagery from Psalm 1 and Jeremiah 17, reinforcing themes of spiritual resilience and dependence on God.
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