Thy Word – English Lyrics

• By: Amy Grant

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a journey with Amy Grant's timeless hymn, "Thy Word." This song, rooted in a foundational biblical verse, beautifully illustrates how spiritual guidance can light our path. Learning the lyrics of "Thy Word" can offer insights into expressions of faith, hope, and comfort in English, providing a profound and inspiring way to engage with the language through music.

[English]

Thy word

Is a lamp unto my feet

And a light unto my path

Thy word

Is a lamp unto my feet

And a light unto my path

When I feel afraid

Think I've lost my way

Still You're there

Right beside me

Nothing will I fear

As long as You are near

Please, be near me to the end

...

Thy word

Is a lamp unto my feet

And a light unto my path

Thy word

Is a lamp unto my feet

And a light unto my path

I will not forget

Your love for me, and yet

My heart forever is wandering

Jesus, be my guide

And hold me to Your side

And I will love You to the end

...

Nothing will I fear

As long as You are near

Please, be near me to the end

Thy word

Is a lamp unto my feet

And a light unto my path

Thy word

Is a lamp unto my feet

And a light unto my path

And a light unto my path

You're the light unto my path

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
lamp /læmp/ A2	noun - a device that provides light
light /laɪt/ A2	noun - illumination or brightness adjective - not heavy; not dark or serious
word /wɜːrd/ A1	noun - a unit of language
fear /fɪər/ B1	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by danger or threat verb - to be afraid of something
path /pæθ/ A2	noun - a way or track laid down for walking
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
end /ɛnd/ A2	noun - the final part of something verb - to bring to a close
guide /ɡaɪd/ B2	verb - to show the way or direct noun - a person who shows the way
truth /truːθ/ B2	noun - the state or quality of being true

Key Grammar Structures

• Is a lamp unto my feet

  ➔ Predicate nominative with the linking verb 'is'

  ➔ The phrase "Is a lamp" uses the linking verb "is" to connect the subject with its complement, describing identity or state.

• Thinking I've lost my way

  ➔ Using the present participle "thinking" to indicate an ongoing mental process

  ➔ The word "thinking" functions as a present participle, describing an ongoing mental activity.

• Nothing will I fear

  ➔ Inverted word order for emphasis, with auxiliary "will" before the subject "I"

  ➔ The sentence uses inversion for emphasis, placing "will" before "I" to highlight determination or certainty.

• And a light unto my path

  ➔ Use of the indefinite article "a" with a noun phrase to refer to something non-specific

  ➔ The article "a" introduces a non-specific noun phrase, indicating that the "light" is a metaphor for guidance.

• And I will love You to the end

  ➔ Use of the simple future tense "will love" to express a committed future action

  ➔ The phrase "will love" is in the simple future tense, indicating a promise or commitment that persists over time.