DRAW ME TO YOUR SIDE, Lord,
Let me feel Your breath,
The very breath of life, Lord,
Rest my head upon Your chest.
And hold me in Your arms, Lord,
Wrap me in Your embrace,
Close enough that I can feel
Your breath upon my face.
When I cry out in passion,
To love You more than this,
Renew me in Your presence
And refresh me with Your kiss.
Far too long I’ve begged You
For Your sweet release,
To be lost in Your presence
And to know the taste of Your lips.
And for a heart like Yours, God,
And for the mind of Christ
To know no shame and no restraint
In my worship sacrifice.
Well, the curse has been broken,
I know the curtain is torn in two,
No child, no man or woman
Need be separated from You.
The lonely and the broken,
Rejected and despised
Run through the gates of grace by faith,
Into the arms of Christ.
Brian Houstonne & Tom Brock
Song Meaning
“Hold Me” centres on drawing near to God through Christ, confident that the torn curtain opens grace to the lonely and rejected. Its repeated language turns doctrine into prayer and gives worshippers words for a faithful response to God.
Biblical Message
The song closely reflects Hebrews 10:19–22 and Matthew 27:51. These passages illuminate its central images and anchor its message in Scripture: God acts in grace, his people respond in faith, and hope rests in what he has promised.
Reflection
Use this song to pause, name the truth it declares, and consider the response it invites. It is especially fitting for prayer ministry, assurance, or worship about access to God. Let its central confession become a personal prayer and a shared encouragement to the church.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Hold Me” about?
It is about drawing near to God through Christ, confident that the torn curtain opens grace to the lonely and rejected.
Which Bible passages connect with this song?
Hebrews 10:19–22 and Matthew 27:51 provide especially clear connections to its message.
How can this song be used in worship?
It can support prayer ministry, assurance, or worship about access to God, followed by Scripture reading, prayer, or quiet reflection.