Closer Than You Know - Hillsong UNITED

Closer Than You Know - Recorded Live in Houston, TX during the 2016 Empires Tour

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Closer Than You Know
Words and Music by Joel Houston, Matt Crocker & Michael Guy Chislett
© 2015 Hillsong Music Publishing
CCLI: 7037927

VERSE 1
I tempered the storm
Though your faith was small
I prayed while you slept
And the night waged war
We stood in the fire
And we walked on sea
And we drank of the wine
That was made of Me

PRE-CHORUS
Don’t turn your eyes from Me
For My love won’t be undone
Don’t hide your face from Me
For My light has surely come
Surely come surely come

VERSE 2
I carried that cross
And I felt your pain
I took up your crown
And I wore your shame
And death was a fire
And its teeth were grim
But I left it behind
A‘Long with all your sin

PRE-CHORUS 2
Don’t turn away from Me
For My love won’t be undone
Don’t hide your face from Me
For My light has surely come
Surely Come surely come

CHORUS
Lift up your eyes and see
Heaven is closer than you know
Lift up your voice and sing
Know that My love won't let you go
And I won't forsake you

Lift up your eyes and see
Heaven is closer than you know
Know I’ll never leave you
So lift up your voice and sing
Know that My love won't let you go

TAG
And My light has surely come
Surely come surely come
And I'm closer than you know
And I'm closer than you know

RESPONSE
Lord I hear You I know You're there
Closer now than my skin and bones could dare
Breathing deep within me
You are always with me
I can see You where eyes can't stare
Brighter now than the sun could ever dare
Breathing all around me
God I know You're with me here
Lord I hear You I know You're there
Closer now than my skin and bones could dare
Breathing deep within me
You are always with me
I can see You where eyes can't stare
Brighter now than the sun could ever dare

Breathing all around me
God I know that You are here
For I’m Yours and You are mine
And my soul knows well
You are here
You are here
And my soul will praise You
And my soul will praise Your Name
Singing holy is Your Name
Jesus
Jesus

#CloserThanYouKnow #HillsongUNITED

[SpeedbirdAfrica]

That 5:58 starting build up....I can listen to it on repeat to the cresendo 😍😍😍😍

[baladasmusicaromantica]

my husband and I accepted the lord as our saviour and was both baptised three weeks ago

[GomezMG]

This song is not talked about enough when you bring up United. The lyrics, the message and the progression of the song. Beautiful.

[KesegoLysson]

I’m glad God gave us Hillsong UNITED.😪❤️

[selya]

Hi! if you're reading this, Jesus loves you ❤️

[xygbrtwq]

Hillsong be like, "I know a spot, " then take you straight to the THRONE ROOM.

Thank You JESUS for carrying the cross for me.

[obedgarciaroldan]

Taya's voice is the most beautiful on the Earth, I love how she and all the group praise the Lord in every song that is released, God bless you Hillsong. 🙌❤

[khanyanorman]

Joel Houston is one of my favourite songwriters. This is a masterpiece ❤❤

[vinicolodelli]

Taya’s voice is such a gift for the world

[nouranez]

You guys Jesus is truly alive and still healing people today. I am witnessing Him heal a very precious loved one, right now. Hellelujah! 😭❤

[zacharyporter]

Taya's voice stirs my soul like no other! when she sings Jesus at the end of this song, it never fails to bring tears of joy, no matter how many times i hear it!

[maximusprimus]

I went to bed feeling so depressed and When I woke up I couldn't get this song out of my head.... I came straight Joy surely comes in the morning

[ingg]

To any youth that might read this, keep the lord close to your heart and never let go. It’s not worth it. Bless you

[carolinshiao]

I was saved by Jesus on Easter Day this year.

[emiliotundu]

With everything happening in the world 🌎 right now only God can heal us and keep us going. If you get to see this comment God bless you and your family and friends. Thank you Hillsong

[sarahmccormick]

Not many songs can really give me goosebumps the way Hillsong's music can. This song is a perfect depiction of the Father's love for us. Thank you, Jesus!

[agabatraphine]

Everytime I listen to ther songs I remember how God has been faithful.. He's come through for me at my worst and lowest times... Didn't have money and was worried about a hospital and hospital bills and how my delivery process would be.. But he told me to be still... I saw his hand in my life during this covid period..wirhtransport meansbeing heldin mycountry..andpregnant women dying and ther babies.. But I got means of transport.. Got a hospital and all my bills were covered plus he gave me good Pipo to be with me and my newborn baby.. Pipo that weren't even related.. They prayed and stayed with me throughout my labour and birth period and after.. Plus me and my baby haven't lucked during this period😓My soul deserves to praise him..Hes a promise keeping God, he's faithful. I thank God I subscribed to this channel😍it's so spirit awaking.. Thank you guys.

[jerrybozeman]

Haven't heard this song in a while, very pretty.

[mechailreydon]

This song is one of the reasons why Empires is still my favourite album :, )

[jeharvest]

This song teach me to hear God's voice, to have two-way communication with Him. "And I'm closer than you know" hit me hard.