The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
With each passing day I am certain
That I need my life in Your hands
This world that I cling to is never enough
To bring me the joy that You can
Words always fail in my trouble
And my hands seem to lead me a stray
But Your sweet forgiveness is waiting for me
It’s the reason for hope
It’s the reason I’m free
Take me oh Lord in Thy hands
Make me a part of Your plans
Take me oh Lord in Thy hands
So that I may find my rest
In Your strength, in Your mercy
In Your love
Please set my eyes on Your glory
And help keep my hope on the cross
Never let me stray to far from Your reach
Never let Your word be lost
We call you the King of all kings
Mighty Lord and Prince of Peace
But more than all other names I call you Jesus
The name that I cried and You came to save me
Take me oh Lord in thy hands
Make me apart of your plans
Take me oh Lord in thy hands
So that I may find my rest
In your strength, In your mercy
In your love
With all of my voice I cry Jesus
Please forgive this heart I held from You
I’m weary from wasting my life on myself
Take it and make it brand new
Take me oh Lord in thy hands
Make me apart of your plans
Take me oh Lord in thy hands
So I may find my rest
In your strength, In your mercy
In your love
That I need my life in Your hands
This world that I cling to is never enough
To bring me the joy that You can
Words always fail in my trouble
And my hands seem to lead me a stray
But Your sweet forgiveness is waiting for me
It’s the reason for hope
It’s the reason I’m free
Take me oh Lord in Thy hands
Make me a part of Your plans
Take me oh Lord in Thy hands
So that I may find my rest
In Your strength, in Your mercy
In Your love
Please set my eyes on Your glory
And help keep my hope on the cross
Never let me stray to far from Your reach
Never let Your word be lost
We call you the King of all kings
Mighty Lord and Prince of Peace
But more than all other names I call you Jesus
The name that I cried and You came to save me
Take me oh Lord in thy hands
Make me apart of your plans
Take me oh Lord in thy hands
So that I may find my rest
In your strength, In your mercy
In your love
With all of my voice I cry Jesus
Please forgive this heart I held from You
I’m weary from wasting my life on myself
Take it and make it brand new
Take me oh Lord in thy hands
Make me apart of your plans
Take me oh Lord in thy hands
So I may find my rest
In your strength, In your mercy
In your love
Lyrics submitted by daniel89x
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