Lay Me Down Lyrics by Chris Tomlin

[Verse 1]
With this heart open wide
From the depths
From the heights
I will bring a sacrifice
With these hands lifted high
Hear my song
Hear my cry
I will bring a sacrifice
I will bring a sacrifice

[Chorus]
I lay me down, I’m not my own
I belong to You alone
Lay me down, lay me down
Hand on my heart this much is true
There’s no life apart from You
Lay me down, lay me down

[Verse 2]
Letting go of my pride
Giving up all my rights
Take this life and let it shine
Take this life and let it shine

[Chorus]
It will be my joy to say
Your will, Your way
It will be my joy to say
Your will, Your way
It will be my joy to say
Your will, Your way, always

Lyrics by Chris Tomlin

Song Meaning

“Lay Me Down” moves from an open-hearted offering to a decision to give up pride and control. Its repeated “Your will, Your way” is the singer’s response: surrender is an ongoing choice, not a single moment.

Biblical Message

Romans 12:1 invites believers to offer their lives to God. The song echoes that idea through its language of sacrifice and belonging to God. Luke 9:23 offers another connection through Jesus’ call to take up the cross daily.

Reflection

Which part of the song is hardest to sing honestly today: letting go of pride, giving up control, or choosing God’s way? Let that line guide a specific prayer.