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No Far Away
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Aug 24, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Chris August's song 'No Far Away' is a worshipful reflection on the inescapable presence of God. The lyrics describe how even when we try to run or hide from Him, He is always there, having already torn down any barrier that could separate us. The song speaks of falling and climbing, yet finding God in every circumstance, and ultimately surrendering to His call. It emphasizes that there is nowhere we can go where God is not already present, and that our attempts to flee actually lead us back to Him. The message is one of comfort and assurance, rooted in the biblical truth of God's omnipresence and relentless love.
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When I ran from You, I ran to You
And when I tried to hide, I found You there
And when I told You no, You knew right where I'd go
So when I ran from You, I ran to You
There�??s no way to get far away from You
There's no way to get far away from You
There's nowhere I could go that You're not already there
There's no way to get far away from You
There is no height or depth to hold You back
There is no towered veil to hide Your face
Cause You tore it down, now we see You all around
So when we run from You, we run to You
I fell so far I was so far gone
Then I saw You yeah I saw You
I climbed so high that I could not breath then I saw You there
You called me close and my heart gave in and I saw You I saw You
But what matters the most, in the midst of my sin, I saw You there�?�.so
When I ran from You, I ran to You