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(Psalm 139) You Are There
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Aug 17, 2026 updated
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MercyMe's 'Psalm 139 (You Are There)' is a worship song that draws directly from Psalm 139, celebrating God's intimate knowledge and constant presence. The lyrics express awe that God knows every detail of a person's life and that no place—whether heaven, the depths, or the far side of the sea—is beyond His reach. The song reassures listeners that God's hand holds and guides them wherever they go. It also includes a refrain of singing a new song because of God's love, care, and presence. The overall tone is one of comfort, security, and trust in God's unwavering nearness.
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You have searched me and you know me
You're familiar with all my ways
You have placed your hand upon me
With such a knowledge I can't attain
Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
If I make my bed in the depths
If I go up to the heavens
You are there
If I rise on the wings of the dawn
If I settle on the far side of the sea
Even there your hand will hold me fast
Even there your hand will guide me
You are there
You are there
You have searched me and you know me
You're familiar with all my ways
You have placed your hand upon me
With such a knowledge I can't attain
Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
If I make my bed in the depths
If I go up to the heavens
You are there
If I rise on the wings of the dawn
If I settle on the far side of the sea
Even there your hand will hold me fast
Even there your hand will guide me
You are there
I will sing
Sing a new song
Because you love me
I will sing
Sing a new song
Because you care
I will sing
Sing a new song
Because you're there
I will sing
Sing a new song
Because you love me
I will sing
Sing a new song
Because you care
I will sing
Sing a new song
Because you're there