When Anxiety Hits at 2AM… “Surely, the Lord Is in This Place” | Belle Mourne (Original)

Описание: When you’re running on empty—when the noise won’t quit, when the “smile on cue” is starting to crack—this is your reminder: you’re not alone.

“Surely, the Lord Is in This Place” is an acoustic-rock / cinematic alt-pop worship story inspired by Jacob’s wilderness night (Genesis 28:10–22) and set in the modern mess we live in: traffic, chaos, bedrooms at night, anxiety that won’t let go. The song begins like a whispered prayer—close-mic and confessional—then blooms into a wide, hook-forward chorus that says what our nervous systems and our souls both need to hear:

“Surely the Lord is in this place,
Heaven’s gate is open wide by grace…
Your mercy is shining, You’re here, You’re here…
Our hearts lift up—no, we’re not alone.”

If you’ve ever wondered whether God meets you outside a sanctuary—this song is for you. Holy ground isn’t just a chapel floor. Sometimes it’s a desert pillow. Sometimes it’s a dashboard. Sometimes it’s the edge of your bed at 2 a.m. And still… He’s here.

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WHY I WROTE IT
I wanted a worship song that speaks to the moment right before you shut down—the moment when life is loud, your body is tense, and your faith feels smaller than your fear. Jacob didn’t have a stage, a choir, or a “perfect” environment. He had a stone for a pillow and a dream that lit the dark. That’s the point: God doesn’t need ideal conditions to show up. Grace opens the gate.

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ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE
Artist: Belle Mourne
Song: “Surely, the Lord Is in This Place” (Original)
Style: acoustic rock / cinematic alt-pop crossover with subtle swamp-glitch gospel undertones
Tempo/Key: 104 BPM • E major (with brief C# minor tension)
Vocal: intimate female alto/mezzo • close-mic verses → open choruses • layered harmonies in the final chorus
Production notes: warm, spacious mix • porch/field ambience (cicadas + soft wind) • light tape/vinyl hiss • tiny glitch ticks only on transitions • NO crowd noise
Arrangement arc: sparse + cinematic → groove builds into chorus → biggest lift on the final chorus → warm, intimate tag

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THE HOOK (THEOLOGY IN ONE BREATH)
God’s presence isn’t rented by a room. It’s carried by mercy. “Surely” isn’t wishful thinking—it’s testimony.

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LISTEN FOR THESE MOMENTS
• “Stairs blazed from on high” — the first flash of wonder in the wilderness
• “You don’t wait for a chapel” — the line that turns the whole song outward into everyday life
• The half-beat dip on “You’re here” — a breath of stillness, then the band re-enters wide
• Final chorus harmony stack — comfort turning into courage

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LYRICAL THEMES (FOR THE ONES WHO NEED LANGUAGE)
• God’s nearness in fear and isolation
• Anxiety, overload, and the “fight” response
• Mercy as light in the dark
• Grace that turns ordinary places into holy ground
• Hope that rises when we remember: He’s near

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CONNECT / SUPPORT
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CREDITS
Written & performed by: Belle Mourne
© 2026 Belle Mourne / Ben Bannister (All Rights Reserved)

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SCRIPTURE ANCHORS
• Genesis 28:16 — “Surely the LORD is in this place…”
• Psalm 139 — You are not hidden from God, even in the dark
• Psalm 46:10 — stillness in the middle of chaos
• Matthew 28:20 — “I am with you always”

A SIMPLE PRAYER (IF YOU NEED ONE)
Jesus, I feel overwhelmed and alone. Meet me right here, right now. Quiet the fear in my body, steady my thoughts, and remind me that Your mercy is shining. Make this place—this moment—holy ground. Amen.

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