Hillsong Worship - All Things New Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse
Your love's making all things new
You're working in all for good
For the things of this world
There is hope renewed
In the life that is found in You
Chorus
You make all things new
You make all things new
Yesterday and forever
Your love never changing
This hope never fading
Hallelujah
Verse
My faith is in things unseen
Bringing life where it has not been
Speaking things that are not
As if they were
I am alive in You
Bridge
The heavens have been opened
I know that I am chosen
I am alive in You
I am alive in You
God You are restoring
All things for Your glory
I am alive in You
I am alive in You
Video
All Things New - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong Worship’s "All Things New," released on July 1, 2014, as part of their album *No Other Name*, immediately draws us into a profound declaration of faith and divine purpose. The song is a powerful testament to God's active presence in the world and in individual lives, delivering a message of hope that transcends temporal struggles. From its opening lines, the narrative anchors itself in the unwavering belief that God's love is a perpetual force of transformation, constantly at work for ultimate good, renewing hope even amidst the transient nature of earthly existence. This resonates deeply with the promise found in Revelation 21:5, "Behold, I am making all things new," affirming a cosmic and personal renewal initiated by the Creator. It also beautifully echoes Romans 8:28, which assures us that "in all things God works for the good of those who love him," providing a foundational assurance that underpins the entire worship experience.
The recurring chorus, "You make all things new," serves as both an anthem and a personal affirmation, emphasizing God’s steadfast character. It highlights that the divine love and hope proclaimed are not fleeting sentiments but eternal truths, unchanging "yesterday and forever." This unchanging nature of God is a bedrock of Christian faith, a truth powerfully articulated in Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever," and similarly in Malachi 3:6, "For I the Lord do not change." The song's declaration of an unfading hope is a comfort, reminding us that despite life's uncertainties, the spiritual anchors provided by God's constant love remain firm, leading to the spontaneous exclamation of "Hallelujah"—a praise for His enduring faithfulness.
As the song progresses, it delves into the essence of faith itself. The lines, "My faith is in things unseen, bringing life where it has not been," beautifully articulate the substance of faith as described in Hebrews 11:1: "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." This isn't a passive waiting, but an active belief that calls into being what doesn't yet exist, mirroring God's own creative power. It reflects the truth that God "gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not," as mentioned in Romans 4:17. This active faith transforms barrenness into life, and darkness into light, leading to the personal declaration, "I am alive in You," a profound acknowledgment of spiritual rebirth and sustenance in Christ.
The bridge elevates the personal experience to a grand, universal scope, while simultaneously affirming individual identity. "The heavens have been opened, I know that I am chosen," speaks to a direct access to God and a sense of divine election, echoing Ephesians 1:4-5, which states, "He chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight." This recognition of being chosen isn't about exclusive privilege but about a profound calling and belonging. The understanding that "God You are restoring all things for Your glory" expands the theme of renewal beyond individual experience to a universal restoration, a process mentioned in Acts 3:21 where "heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything." This grand vision assures us that every aspect of creation is ultimately destined for redemption and perfection under God's sovereign hand, all for His ultimate glory. The repeated affirmation, "I am alive in You," throughout the bridge grounds these expansive truths in a deeply personal reality, cementing the song's message of vibrant, ongoing life in Christ. "All Things New" is more than just a song; it's a theological reflection set to music, serving as a powerful reminder of God's unwavering love, His redemptive work, and the incredible hope we find in Him, urging us to lean into His transformative power daily.