Here I Am to Worship
Embracing Radiance: Discovering Love's Sacrifice in 'Here I Am to Worship'
Lyrics
Light of the world
Reference to Jesus Christ as the illuminator and guiding force for humanity
You stepped down into darkness
Describes Jesus' act of leaving heavenly glory to enter the world's darkness
Opened my eyes, let me see
Jesus' actions allowed the speaker to gain spiritual insight and understanding
Beauty that made this heart adore you
Recognition of the divine beauty of Jesus, inspiring deep affection and love
Hope of a life spent with you.
Expressing hope and longing for a life connected to Jesus
Here I am to worship,
Declaration of the speaker's purpose to worship Jesus
Here I am to bow down
Expresses the act of bowing down in reverence and submission
Here I am to say that you're my God
Acknowledging Jesus as the speaker's God
You're altogether lovely,
Describing Jesus as entirely beautiful and appealing
Altogether worthy
Acknowledging Jesus' worthiness of adoration and honor
Altogether wonderful to me.
Expressing wonder and amazement at Jesus' greatness
King of all days, O so highly exalted
Refers to Jesus as the supreme ruler, highly exalted
Glorious in heaven above
Praising Jesus' glory and majesty in heaven
Humbly you came
Describes Jesus' humble incarnation
To the earth you created
Recognition of Jesus' presence on Earth as its Creator
All for love's sake became poor
Describing Jesus' sacrifice, becoming poor in human form for the sake of love
I'll never know how much it cost
Acknowledging the incomprehensible price of Jesus' sacrifice for the speaker's sins
To see my sin upon that cross
Reflecting on the enormity of Jesus bearing the speaker's sins on the cross
To see my sin upon that cross
Reiterating the gravity of seeing one's own sins on the cross
by Tim Hughes
Credit for the song's creation goes to Tim Hughes and the publishing details
© 2001 Kingsway's Thankyou Music, Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing.
Copyright information for the song's publishing
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