Song based on the struggle that Jacob (from the Bible) had with the Angel.
Solo singersongwriter Christian easy listening or folk music
I am a singer/songwriter in English and Spanish. I write mostly hymns in a fairly conservative style, but with enough melody and rhythm to hopefully be interesting.
Story behind the song
A feeling of unworthiness and a longing to get closer to God. The original words in the first verse were very closely modeled on Jacob's experience, "I have struggled all night. It was a long and awful fight. But I know now Who it is I've been resisting. In my pain, in my grief, I now beg You for relief. Oh, my Lord, I need You now, I need Your blessing." But, I modified so that it have a more general application to times other than stressful ones.
Lyrics
Chorus:
I will not let you go,
I will not let you go,
I will not let you go,
Unless you bless me.
Oh, my Savior divine,
All my nature refine.
I will not let you go,
Unless you bless me.
I may struggle and fight,
But my eyes will see the light,
If I yield to my Lord
And stop resisting.
When I suffer from grief,
My poor soul can find relief,
If I cling to my Lord,
And ask His blessing.
(Chorus)
I must study and pray.
I must be faithful today.
I must come to the cross
In surrender.
And His Spirit I need,
I so desperately need
To create a clean heart
Soft and tender.
(Chorus)
I must tell what I know
Of the One who loves me so.
I must share with the world
About my Saviour.
I am not saved alone,
For my friends He did atone.
And He wants now
To bless them with His favor.
(Chorus)
