Keep My Heart Tender

UPPERROOM's song 'Keep My Heart Tender' is a heartfelt plea for spiritual purity and devotion. The lyrics draw heavily on the biblical story of Mary of Bethany, who anointed Jesus with expensive perfume from an alabaster jar. This act of pouring out everything symbolizes total surrender and devotion, a theme that resonates throughout the song. The repeated request to 'keep my heart tender' and 'keep my heart pure' reflects a desire for a heart that remains sensitive and untainted by the world, always ready to offer everything to God.

The song also emphasizes the importance of childlike faith and following Jesus with sincerity and openness. The lines 'Just like a child, I'll follow after You' and 'I'm doing just as You do' suggest a simple, trusting relationship with the divine, free from pretense and full of genuine love. This childlike faith is further underscored by the repeated desire to 'go all out' in love for God, indicating a willingness to give everything without holding back.

The chorus, with its repeated invocation that God would 'have the glory' and 'be honored,' serves as a reminder that the ultimate goal of this devotion is to glorify God. The song culminates in a powerful declaration of worthiness, acknowledging that Jesus is eternally deserving of praise and honor. The imagery of being 'spilled out' and 'the offering' reinforces the idea of complete self-sacrifice and dedication. This song is not just a personal prayer but a communal offering, inviting listeners to join in this act of worship and surrender.