[Intro - soft piano, warm pad, distant electric swells]
You were near before I knew Your name
You were kind before I understood
[Verse 1 - gentle piano, soft bass, whispered intimate vocal]
Psalm 139, verses 13 and 14
For You formed my inward parts
You knitted me together in my mother's womb
I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made
And before my heart had words for faith
Your mercy had already made a place
Before my feet had learned to wander far
Your kindness stayed and kept me where You are
[Pre-Chorus - airy pad lift, soft harmonies, subtle pulse]
Near to the brokenhearted
Faithful to the bruised
You did not hide Your face from me
You drew me close to You
[Chorus - delicate piano lift, warm pads, hushed layered vocals]
You have been my Shepherd
You have been my peace
Still waters for my shaking soul
Green mercy underneath
You called me by my name and said
That I belong to You
I am held, I am known
And nothing can undo that truth
[Verse 2 - soft piano motif, gentle ambient bloom, tender vocal]
When shadows stretched across the valley
Your rod and staff were kindness there
When fear came dressed in many voices
Your perfect love unlearned my fear
You kept in peace my restless mind
When I stayed my heart on You
And when I could not find the words
Your Spirit carried sorrow through
[Pre-Chorus - soft tom pulse, light shimmer, whispered harmony]
Neither height nor death nor darkness
Could tear me from Your hand
The Lamb who bears the scars of mercy
Has written grace into my name
[Chorus - fuller ambient swell, layered whispers, gentle low pulse]
You have been my Shepherd
You have been my peace
Still waters for my shaking soul
Green mercy underneath
You called me by my name and said
That I belong to You
I am held, I am known
And nothing can undo that truth
[Bridge - stripped piano, faint pad, near-whisper vocal]
Mercy in the morning
Mercy through the night
Bread for all my hunger
Fire when there is no light
You rejoice above me
You quiet me with love
You are all around me
And I am held enough
[Final Chorus - soft swell, airy harmonies, peaceful lift]
You have been my Shepherd
You have been my peace
Still waters for my shaking soul
Green mercy underneath
You called me by my name and said
That I belong to You
I am held, I am known
And nothing can undo that truth
[Outro - fading piano, soft pad, whispered harmony]
You were near before I knew Your name
You were kind before I understood……
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