Keep My Heart Tender by UPPERROOM is a heartfelt plea for spiritual openness. The song invites listeners to examine their hearts and ask God to soften them. It’s a simple yet powerful message about surrendering one’s life to God’s will.
The lyrics draw a comparison to Mary, who poured expensive perfume on Jesus. This act symbolizes complete devotion and sacrifice. The song encourages listeners to follow Mary’s example by offering their whole selves to God without reservation.
By repeating the phrase “Keep my heart tender,” the song creates a space for reflection and prayer. It’s a gentle reminder that maintaining a soft and open heart is essential for a deep connection with God.
Video: Keep My Heart Tender by UPPERROOM
Keep My Heart Tender Lyrics by UPPERROOM
Keep my heart tender keep my heart pure
I want to be like Mary with that alabaster jar
Pouring out everything, pouring out everything
Keep my heart open keep my heart true
Just like a child I’ll follow after you
Doing just as you do, doing just as you do
Ohhhh that you would have the glory, I just want to see you honored
Ohhhh that you would have the glory, let my life be praise to you
Keep my heart tender keep my heart pure
I want be like Mary with that alabaster jar
Pouring out everything, pouring out everything
Ohhhh that you would have the glory, I just wanna see you honored
Ohhhh that you would have the glory, let my life be praise to you
Ohhhh that you would have the glory, I just wanna see you honored
Ohhhh that you would have the glory, let my life be praise to you
I want to be spilled out, I want to be spilled out
I want to go all out in my love for you
I want to be spilled out, I want to be spilled out
I want to go all out in my love for you
I want to be spilled out, I want to be spilled out
I want to go all out in my love for you
I want to be spilled out, I want to be spilled out
I want to go all out in my love for you
Ohhhh that you would have the glory, I just wanna see you honored
Ohhhh that you would have the glory, let my life be praise to you
I want to be spilled out, I want to be spilled out
I want to go all out in my love for you
I want to be spilled out, I want to be spilled out
I want to go all out in my love for you
I never want to miss a moment, to give you everything you’re worth
I never want to miss a moment, to pour my oil at your feet Lord
Because you’re worthy, you were worthy ten years ago Lord and you’re worthy tonight
You were worthy twenty years ago and you’re worthy tonight
Jesus it’s just the truth you’re worthy
You are worthy, so many years ago and still you’re worthy tonight Lord
Oh that you would have it all (Jesus)
Oh that you would have it all
Oh that you would have it all
Oh that you would have it all
Oh that you would have it all
Here we are tonight Lord, here we are Lord
Oh we are, we are the offering tonight Lord
We are the offering tonight Lord, we are the offering tonight Lord
It’s our lives, it’s our love Lord, we are the offering
(Let’s sing it out, oh that you would have it all)
Oh that you would have it all
Oh that you would have it all
Oh that you would have it all
Oh that you would have it all (everything we have)
Oh that you would have it all
Oh that you would have it all
Oh that you would have it all
Oh that you would have it all
Ohhhh that you would have the glory, I just want see you honored
Ohhhh that you would have the glory, let my life be praise to you
Oh that you would have it all
Oh that you would have it all
Oh that you would have it all
Oh like Mary gave that costly perfume
Like Mary did
She had been forgiven but she loved much
Oh and they might have mocked her, oh but she loved much
And you loved that Lord you loved that Lord
