Bless Me Indeed (Jabez's Song)

MercyMe

About Bless Me Indeed (Jabez's Song)

"Bless Me Indeed (Jabez's Song)" (sometimes called "Bless Me Indeed") is a song by Christian rock band MercyMe. Written by the band and produced by Pete Kipley, it was released as the lead single from the band's 2001 album Almost There. The song was written at the request of the band's record label, who wanted to produce a song based on the popular book The Prayer of Jabez (2000). Although the band did not want to write it at first, they eventually relented and recorded it. Lyrically, "Bless Me Indeed" asks God for blessing, paralleling Jabez's prayer in 1 Chronicles. It received a mixed to positive response from critics; lead singer Bart Millard has since described it as one of the band's worst songs. The song did not perform well at Christian radio, peaking at number 27 on the Radio & Records Christian AC chart, leading to initial album sales that were lower than expected. 


Year:
2001
4:14
373 
#2

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

My Jesus, I need you now
May your grace look my way
To hear you sing over me
Make your desires and mine the same

Bless me indeed
Open wide my horizons to share your name
Bless me indeed
Let your hand keep me
From harm and pain
Bless me
Bless me

Lord I cling to your heart
Your love is what I need
All great things come from you
May your greatness fall on me

Bless me indeed
Open wide my horizons to share your name
Bless me indeed
Let your hand keep me
From harm and pain
Bless me
Bless me

The Lord bless and keep you
May his face shine upon you
And be gracious and
Give you peace

The Lord bless and keep you
May his face shine upon you
And be gracious and
Give you peace

Bless me indeed
Open wide my horizons to share your name
Bless me indeed
Let your hand keep me
From harm and pain
Bless me
Bless me

Bless me

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com


MercyMe

MercyMe is an American Christian rock band founded in Greenville, Texas. The band consists of vocalist Bart Millard, keyboardist James Bryson, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul. more »

22 fans

Written by: Mike Scheuchzer, Bart Millard, Nathan Cochran, Jim Bryson, Robby Shaffer

Lyrics © ESSENTIAL MUSIC PUBLISHING

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Bless Me Indeed (Jabez's Song)" is a song by the American contemporary Christian music band MercyMe.
Album Release
The song is taken from their second studio album titled "Almost There," which was released on August 14, 2001.
Inspiration
The song is inspired by the prayer of Jabez, found in the Bible in 1 Chronicles 4:10. Jabez asked God to bless him, expand his territory, be with him in all he does, and keep him from trouble.
Content
The song echoes the prayer of Jabez in its lyrics, asking God for His divine blessing and favor.
Reception
As part of the "Almost There" album, the song contributed to the album's success, securing it a quadruple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Band Members
During the time this song was released, the band consisted of members Bart Millard, Nathan Cochran, Michael John Scheuchzer, Robin Shaffer, and James Bryson.
Message
Like the prayer that inspired it, this song serves as a reminder of the power of prayer and trust in God's plan.
Popularity
While it's not one of the most well-known songs by MercyMe, it's still appreciated by fans for its deep, spiritual message.
Performance
The band often performs this song at live concerts, offering an emotional and powerful performance that connects with the audience.
MercyMe's Fame
MercyMe is best known for their award-winning song, "I Can Only Imagine." While "Bless Me Indeed (Jabez's Song)" may not have achieved the same level of recognition, it still holds a special place in their discography.

Discuss the Bless Me Indeed (Jabez's Song) Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Bless Me Indeed (Jabez's Song) Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 19 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/4952021/MercyMe/Bless+Me+Indeed+%28Jabez%27s+Song%29>.

    Missing lyrics by MercyMe?

    Know any other songs by MercyMe? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Bless Me Indeed (Jabez's Song)

    125.3K
    639     30

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    What song was Christopher Cross famous for?
    A Sailing
    B Long Way Home
    C She's the one
    D Beautiful Women

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss MercyMe's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    • Sat • Apr 20 • 7:00 PM
      Heritage Bank Center, Cincinnati, OH
    • Fri • Oct 04 • 7:00 PM
      Huntington Center, Toledo, OH
    • Sun • Oct 06 • 7:00 PM
      Berglund Center, Roanoke, VA
    • Thu • Oct 10 • 7:00 PM
      Hertz Arena, Estero, FL
    • Fri • Oct 11 • 7:00 PM
      Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, Tallahassee, FL
    MercyMe tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!