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Won't You Be My Love
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Aug 15, 2026 updated
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MercyMe's "Won't You Be My Love" is a compelling call to action for believers to embody Christ's love in a broken world. The song contrasts the comfort of listeners with the suffering of others, including a homeless person and an orphaned girl, urging them to be God's voice, hands, and feet. It emphasizes practical compassion and service, moving from individual responsibility to a collective commitment in the bridge. The lyrics inspire faith-driven action, reminding Christians that they are chosen to bring hope, healing, and peace to those in need.
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[Verse 1:]
When you fall asleep tonight
In your warm and cozy room
Know that I'm awake
And I've got no shelter and no food
[Pre-Chorus 1:]
I am not alone
My friends are broke and lost
Looking for someone to lead them to my cross
I need your help, I need your help
[Chorus 1:]
Won't you be My voice calling
Won't you be My hands healing
Won't you be My feet walking into a broken world
Won't you be My chain-breaker
Won't you be My peacemaker
Won't you be My hope and joy
Won't you be My Love
[Verse 2:]
The other side of the world
She is just a few days old
A helpless little girl
With no family of her own
[Pre-Chorus 2:]
She is not to blame for the journey she is on
Her life is no mistake
Won't you lead her to My cross?
[Chorus 1:]
Won't you be My voice calling
Won't you be My hands healing
Won't you be My feet walking into a broken world
Won't you be My chain-breaker
Won't you be My peacemaker
Won't you be My hope and joy
Won't you be My Love
[Bridge:]
To those I call My own
To those I've set aside
As spotless without blame
The chosen ones My bride
[Chorus 2:]
We will be Your voice calling
We will be Your hands healing
We will be Your feet walking into a broken world
We will be Your chain-breaker
We will be Your peacemaker
We will be Your hope and joy
We will be Your love