Your Love Surrounds Me

Written by Elton Smith and Larry Holder
Links to contributors: Nahar's Testimony, Larry Holder, Alan Law and Give-a-song, Rhesa Siregar

I corresponded with Nahar for several years after he converted to Christianity. Please take a few minutes to read his testimony. This song is dedicated to his struggle to survive in a culture that is hostile to any other religion. Most of us live in open societies. I'm not sure we can really understand what he experiences each day. Larry and I went back to the Psalms of David for inspiration in writing this song. - Elton, April 3, 2004

Many thanks to Alan Law at Give-a-song.com for the wonderful recording! Be sure to hear his song Adonai.- March 7, 2005

I created a video for the song using SDXL and StudioOne. Rhesa enhanced the recording. We added an accompaniment track. - September 30, 2023



Lyrics

(Introduction)

(Verse 1)
The foe encamps around me
Their darkened world surrounds me
Far throughout the land.
Yet You're the faithful Giver
So able to deliver
By Your mighty hand.

(Chorus)
Though battles rage, all fear is gone
Though mountains fall, Your love is strong.

O Lord, my Shield and Savior
You keep me safe from harm
Please hear me when I cry
You hear me when I cry.
My Savior, stay beside me
Renew my strength and guide me,
Ever in Your care
I'm ever in Your care.

Your love surrounds me
Through dark of night,
Your love surrounds me
My guiding light,
Your love surrounds me
I will not fear,
Your love surrounds me
You're always near.

(Verse 2)
Though mortal danger finds me
And evil seeks to bind me,
Grace and peace I've found.
Amid the daily trials
My soul is safe because
Your love is all around.

(Repeat Chorus)
Though battles rage, all fear is gone
Though mountains fall, Your love is strong.

O Lord, my Shield and Savior
You keep me safe from harm
Please hear me when I cry
You hear me when I cry.
My Savior, stay beside me
Renew my strength and guide me,
Ever in Your care
I'm ever in Your care.

Your love surrounds me
Through dark of night,
Your love surrounds me
My guiding light,
Your love surrounds me
I will not fear,
Your love surrounds me
You're always near.

(Repeat Verse 1)
The foe encamps around me
Their darkened world surrounds me
Far throughout the land.
Yet You're the faithful Giver
So able to deliver
By Your mighty hand.


Copyright © 2004 Elton Smith and Larry Holder

Comments -  Leave a comment

PersonDateComment
2024-01-08Beautiful. I just happened upon the song and video.
2023-11-02I heard the phrase this morning "Your Love Surrounds Me" this morning when I woke up. Our DIL died Sept.28,23 and what a loss. I feel like I'm being attacked on all sides. I just needed to know HIS Love surrounds me. Worship has,a, way of changing your perspective. Thank you for a beautiful song!!
Joe Pang2021-11-30The more I listen to this song the more it surrounds me with Christ's love & protection. Thank You Lord
Joe Pang2021-11-30I think this is a beautiful song which deserves higher votes. The vibes and lyrics are tells us of this current time of pandemic darkness surrounding us. listen to it deeply.
Renee2020-01-04Yes you are the faithful giver by your might hand
Renae Forbes2017-03-20I love this song very much you're love surrounded me
Amani2014-09-13may God bless you and hear your pain in the hardship you pass through,
what a nice song
erry ann2011-03-14I hope i'll soon have that kind of faith...because i think i still have a weaker faith. I am sorry my Lord Jesus
Suja2010-07-05Super Song with good lyrics and tune
Albert2010-05-15I like this song.
we have only hope in this world that is the love of my Lord JESUS.
Dorleen Edway2008-12-08Powerful testimony & wonderful encouragement. As the darkness fall around us this song brings such peace & reassurance of the Father's love & care.
Emmy Zoomlamai2008-10-26The lyrics of this song makes my Radio programme (show) on sunday coloureful always when am doing Sunday Praise & Worship sanctuary and people who are listening to the radio are always touched when am talking on the background...
I pray that God should give u new idea for another lyrics again!!

Rgs
Uganda
Edwin Red2008-05-26Love this song. many people can relate to it. Keep up the good work. God bless...
MYRN2007-08-04This song touched my inner being so deeply! I Cried & cried for my Lord never to leave me ! I would love to feel this closeness to Him always.
chris2007-07-27the words of the song are exactly the words in my heart. Fear, fear, fear and no where to turn to. It is comforting to know that the Lord can be depended upon, that no matter how fearsome the enemy, our GOD is strong enough to see us through. Thank you so much for sharing your innermost thoughts - at least, now, i know i am not alone. God bless u.
Jean-Claude Morin2007-05-18This song has become a trademark in my ministry along with I Believe by norma Peterson
2007-03-31The presence of God's awesome love is so powerful in this song that tears flow and flow out of some deep place in my being. Thank you for allowing the ocean of God's love to flow through you to melt me at His feet. This song came pouring right out of the great heart of God. down from Heaven in a geat cascade, pouring
2007-03-24Very comforting words and melody. Your song comes from deep within and speaks from heart to heart. Thanks for sharing freely.
jean-Claude Morin2007-02-15Thank you so much for this song...I will definitely us it in the opening of one of our morning service as a solo...walking down the aisle.