Andy Park - Like a Lily Lyrics
Lyrics
Your beauty like a lily
Pure and white
Your sweet fragrance
Fills my senses with delight
I love You, Lord
I lift my face
To see Your beauty shining bright
Like a lily pure and white
Rose of Sharon
I am Yours and You are mine
Your presence
Fills my senses like sweet wine
Video
Like A Lily
Meaning & Inspiration
Andy Park’s "Like a Lily," released on January 1, 2009, as part of his *Wonder Working God* album, stands as a beautifully crafted worship anthem, offering a direct and intimate declaration of adoration for the divine. This song bypasses complex musical arrangements to instead focus entirely on a deeply personal communion with God, drawing heavily on rich biblical imagery to articulate a worshipper's yearning for His presence and beauty. It invites us into a space of profound spiritual longing and satisfaction, expressed through simple yet potent metaphors.
At its core, "Like a Lily" is a lyrical exploration of God's radiant character and the worshipper's responsive love. The opening lines immediately set a tone of reverence, comparing God's beauty to a lily, pure and white. This imagery is not arbitrary; the lily, throughout Scripture, often symbolizes purity, righteousness, and untainted beauty, as seen in Hosea 14:5 where God promises to be like the lily to Israel, bringing restoration and splendor. The concept of God's "sweet fragrance" filling one's senses with delight speaks to the tangible, joyful experience of His presence, a spiritual aroma that surpasses any earthly perfume. This resonates with passages like 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, which speaks of believers being "the aroma of Christ" to God, implying that God's own essence carries a divine fragrance, a sweet savor to those who draw near. This delight is not merely intellectual but sensory, a holistic experience of peace and joy that permeates the spirit.
The song then shifts to the worshipper's direct address, "I love You, Lord, I lift my face to see Your beauty shining bright, like a lily pure and white." This posture of lifting one's face is a classic biblical stance of seeking God’s presence and glory, reminiscent of Moses' desire to see God's glory in Exodus 33:18, or the psalmist's longing in Psalm 27:8, "Your face, Lord, I will seek." The desire to "see Your beauty shining bright" speaks to the inherent human longing to apprehend the glorious majesty of God, which, while ultimately revealed in Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6), is also glimpsed through His creation and through spiritual encounter. The repeated lily metaphor reinforces the idea that God's beauty is characterized by absolute purity and an unstained radiance, drawing the worshipper into a deeper appreciation of His holy nature.
The invocation of "Rose of Sharon" introduces another layer of profound biblical symbolism. This title, found in Song of Solomon 2:1, is widely interpreted in Christian tradition as a reference to Jesus Christ, embodying His unique beauty, lowliness (growing in a field rather than a cultivated garden), and yet His unparalleled fragrance and value. It speaks of Christ as the beloved, the fairest among ten thousand. The subsequent declaration, "I am Yours and You are mine," is a powerful echo of covenantal language, reflecting the intimate, reciprocal relationship God desires with His people. This mirrors the marriage covenant in Song of Solomon 2:16, "My beloved is mine and I am his," and finds its ultimate fulfillment in God's covenant with Israel and, through Christ, with the Church, where He promises, "I will be their God, and they shall be my people" (Jeremiah 31:33). This is not just a statement of ownership, but of belonging, security, and mutual affection, a core truth of Christian identity.
Finally, the lyric "Your presence fills my senses like sweet wine" provides a rich metaphor for the overwhelming joy and spiritual intoxication found in God's nearness. While earthly wine can lead to physical exhilaration, the "sweet wine" of God's presence signifies a spiritual fullness and delight that satisfies the soul deeply. This parallels scriptural descriptions of the Holy Spirit's infilling, which can bring profound joy and spiritual exhilaration, as alluded to in Ephesians 5:18, "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit." It's an experience of overwhelming grace and peace that far surpasses any temporal pleasure, leaving one spiritually nourished and uplifted. Andy Park’s "Like a Lily" serves as a timeless reminder that true worship flows from a deep appreciation of God's intrinsic beauty and holiness, inviting us to seek His face, embrace His covenantal love, and revel in the pure, unadulterated joy of His presence. It is a song that not only praises God but also cultivates within the listener a renewed desire for intimacy with the divine.