Lyrics
Not in words of prayer do I rely;
Nor in songs to be my soul’s supply;
Song of Songs, Thou art to me;
All I ever need is found in Thee.
Song of Songs, Thou art to me;
All I ever need is found in Thee.
Not for selfish gain do I seek peace;
Nor for earthly pleasures to increase;
Thou, O Christ, art all to me;
All I ever need is found in Thee.
Thou, O Christ, art all to me;
All I ever need is found in Thee.
I need Thy peace and holiness within;
I’ll hide in Thee, O keep me from all sin.
Help me more Thy cross to see;
All I ever need is found in Thee.
Help me more Thy cross to see;
All I ever need is found in Thee.
Christ revealed His eternal love;
Can there yet be greater joys above?
This my soul delights to see;
All I ever need is found in Thee.
This my soul delights to see;
All I ever need is found in Thee.
Thou my Shade in a dry and weary land;
I’ll rest beneath Thy strong and mighty hand;
Living Waters be to me;
All I ever need is found in Thee.
Living Waters be to me;
All I ever need is found in Thee.
When oppressed by fears on every side;
In Thy strength alone may I abide;
Thou wilt give the victory,
All I ever need is found in Thee.
Thou wilt give the victory,
All I ever need is found in Thee.
Thou my Strength, my Fortress, and my Shield,
To Thee, Savior, help me ever yield,
Thou art All in All to me,
All I ever need is found in Thee.
Thou art All in All to me,
All I ever need is found in Thee.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Traditional / Worship Minstrels
It is easy to let the tools of our faith—our prayers, our worship songs, or our spiritual routines—become the subtle objects of our trust. Yet this song gently redirects our hearts away from religious practice and earthly comfort, pointing us directly to Jesus Himself. He is not merely the one who gives us grace; He is our peace, our satisfaction, and our total sufficiency. As you sing today, let go of striving and rest in the comforting truth that everything your soul truly craves is fully satisfied in Christ alone.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Philippians 4:19: “My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
- Colossians 2:9-10: “For in him all the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily, and in him you are made full, who is the head of all principality and power;”
- Psalm 73:25-26: “Whom do I have in heaven but you? There is no one on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”