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Jul 15, 2026 updated
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Chris Tomlin's song is a worship ballad about surrendering to God's presence and experiencing His overwhelming love. The lyrics describe waiting humbly, quieting the soul, and laying down defenses as God's love invades like a mighty river or rushing wind. The song emphasizes being undone by God's glory, covered in grace, and found in mercy. It portrays worship as a moment of intimate surrender where heaven feels near. The repeated imagery of love sweeping through the worshiper conveys a powerful, transformative encounter with God's affection and holiness.
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Humbly I wait
Here in Your presence
Oh how I need You
Quiet my soul
I long for Your whisper
Oh how I need You
Jesus, Jesus
As I worship in surrender
I feel heaven drawing closer
As I lay down my defenses
Your love invades and I brace for the impact
I am undone
Lost in Your glory
Oh how I love You
Covered in grace
Found in your mercy
Oh how I love You
As I worship in surrender
I feel heaven drawing closer
As I lay down my defenses
Your love invades and I brace for the impact
I brace for the impact
Love like a mighty river
Like a rushing wind
Sweeps through me
Right through me
Love like a thousand oceans
Like a symphony
Sweeps through me
Right through me
As I worship in surrender
I feel heaven drawing closer
As I lay down my defenses
Oh, your love invades and I brace for the impact
Love, like a mighty river
Like a rushing wind
Sweeps through me
Right through me
Love, like a thousand oceans
Like a symphony
Sweeps through me
Right through me
Right through me