This week’s featured song story comes to us from Crowder. We’re excited to share with you the story behind his single “All My Hope (feat. Tauren Wells).”
“There’s not a single one of us that can’t identify with and understand what it feels like to be shackled & bound to something. We know we’re not living in the freedom that we’ve been given through Christ. This song it’s so hopeful because our hope is in something as grand as the salvific action of the one and only son of God. I got to see a physical manifestation of what that looks like to find physical freedom and that’s what I want for my interior and that’s what this song is all about. My hope is in Jesus.” – Crowder
Click on the video interview below to hear Crowder share the full story and meaning behind this track, and scroll down to listen and read the full lyrics of the song.
From American Prodigal.
“All My Hope (feat. Tauren Wells)” Lyrics
I’ve been held by the Savior
I’ve felt fire from above
I’ve been down to the river
I ain’t the same
A prodigal returned
All my hope is in Jesus
Thank God my yesterday’s gone
All my sins are forgiven
I’ve been washed by the blood
I’m no stranger to the prison
I’ve worn shackles and chains
But I’ve been freed and forgiven
And I’m not going back
I’ll never be the same
That’s why I sing
There’s a kind of thing
That just breaks a man
Break him down to his knees
God, I’ve been broken more than a time or two, yes, Lord
Then He picked me up
And showed me what it means to be a man
Come on and sing
I love this song and would love to learn more about the life experiences that lead to such a powerful message.
I love this song! It sounds like an old hymn to me but I can’t find any info on the one I’m thinking of. Did this song come from a hymn of old? Please advise!
I think this as well. I sang the chorus right along with the first time I heard it. I knew the words from years ago
Take it to the Lord in Prayer?
What does “I’ve been down to the river” mean?
Possibly referring to baptism. Many churches used to do baptismal ceremonies in a river near the church. Some still do!
GT, I believe he is referring to a cleansing of our sins and soul by our Father God. When we enter a place with him all of our old self is washed away. Baptism is a cleansing by water but a true rebirth is a cleansing of the spirit. In John 3:3 to 3:5 Jesus told Nicodemis, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” And “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. We are born of this word in our original birth but we can only enter the kingdom of God through rebirth into his Kingdom. This can happen after death but can also be given as a gift while we are still on earth.
Being Born Again is the only way to Heaven. You need to make that decision while on earth. Too late if you have never trusted Jesus to wash away your sins on earth before you die.