Anthony Evans - Ever Be Lyrics
Lyrics
Your love is devoted
Like a ring of solid gold
Like a vow that's been tested
Like a covenant of old
Your love is enduring
Through the winter rain
And beyond the horizon
With mercy for today
Faithful You have been
And faithful You will be
You pledge Yourself to me
And that's why I sing
Your praise will
Ever be on my lips
Ever be on my lips
Your praise will
Ever be on my lips
Ever be on my lips
Your praise will
Ever be on my lips
Ever be on my lips
Your praise will
Ever be on my lips
Ever be on my lips
You Father the orphan
Your kindness makes us whole
And You shoulder our weakness
And Your strength becomes our own
Now You're making me like You
Clothing me in white
Bringing beauty from ashes
For You will have Your Bride
Free from all her guilt
And rid of all her shame
And known by her true Name
And that's why I sing
Your praise will
Ever be on my lips
Ever be on my lips
Your praise will
Ever be on my lips
Ever be on my lips
Your praise will
Ever be on my lips
Ever be on my lips
Your praise will
Ever be on my lips
Ever be on my lips
You will be praised
You will be praised
With angels and saints
And we sing, worthy, are You Lord
You will be praised
You will be praised
With angels and saints
And we sing, worthy, are You Lord
You will be praised
You will be praised
With angels and saints
We sing, worthy, are You Lord
You will be praised
You will be praised
With angels and saints
We sing, worthy, are You Lord
Your praise will
Ever be on my lips
Ever be on my lips
Your praise will
Ever be on my lips
Ever be on my lips
Your praise will
Ever be on my lips
Ever be on my lips
Your praise will
Ever be on my lips
Ever be on my lips...
Ever be on my lips
Forev'
Ooh-ooh 'n my lips
Video
Ever Be
Meaning & Inspiration
Anthony Evans’ stirring rendition of "Ever Be," released on February 3, 2017, as part of his album *Back to Life*, stands as a profound declaration of God's unwavering character and a believer's eternal response. This song dives deep into the very nature of divine love and faithfulness, offering a rich tapestry of theological reflection for anyone seeking solace and strength in their faith journey. The essence of "Ever Be" captures a personal and communal commitment to praise, born from an understanding of God’s relentless goodness.
The initial verses of "Ever Be" immediately anchor us in the steadfastness of God’s affection, describing His love as "devoted, like a ring of solid gold," and "like a vow that's been tested, like a covenant of old." This imagery powerfully evokes the unbreakable nature of God’s promises, echoing the covenants established throughout Scripture—from Noah and Abraham to the New Covenant in Christ. Just as God pledged Himself to Israel, His faithfulness endures, a truth reiterated in Hebrews 8:6, which speaks of a superior covenant. The "ring of solid gold" and "vow tested" highlight the enduring, incorruptible quality of this divine bond, reminiscent of Malachi 3:6 where God declares, "I the Lord do not change." Furthermore, the lyrics portray God’s love as "enduring through the winter rain, and beyond the horizon, with mercy for today," beautifully illustrating His constancy through trials and His daily provision, a concept celebrated in Lamentations 3:22-23 where His mercies are new every morning. This unwavering love cultivates a foundational trust, leading to the central declaration: "Faithful You have been, and faithful You will be, You pledge Yourself to me, and that's why I sing, Your praise will ever be on my lips." This refrain is not just a catchy hook but a theological statement, a direct response to the revealed nature of God, paralleling Psalm 34:1, "I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth."
As the song progresses, it expands on the multifaceted nature of God’s care, moving from His enduring love to His active role as sustainer and transformer. Evans sings, "You Father the orphan, Your kindness makes us whole, and You shoulder our weakness, and Your strength becomes our own." These lines beautifully articulate God’s compassion and redemptive power. He is indeed a "father of the fatherless" (Psalm 68:5), and His kindness extends beyond mere affection to a restoring force that brings wholeness, a profound truth found in Isaiah 53:5, where by His wounds we are healed. The acknowledgment that He shoulders our weakness and imbues us with His strength directly points to passages like 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, where Paul finds strength in his weakness because Christ's power rests on him. This divine intervention is transformative, leading to the profound imagery: "Now You're making me like You, clothing me in white, bringing beauty from ashes, for You will have Your Bride." This segment captures the sanctification process, where believers are progressively conformed to Christ's image (Romans 8:29) and are clothed in His righteousness (Revelation 19:8). The powerful phrase "bringing beauty from ashes" directly alludes to Isaiah 61:3, signifying God’s ability to redeem and restore even the most broken situations. The concept of "Your Bride" points to the Church, united with Christ, purified and made ready (Ephesians 5:25-27), "free from all her guilt, and rid of all her shame, and known by her true Name" – a testament to the complete forgiveness and new identity found in Christ (Colossians 1:13-14). Again, this profound transformation culminates in the renewed commitment to praise, establishing a cyclical relationship between divine action and human adoration.
The song reaches its powerful climax with an expansive vision of worship that transcends individual experience, inviting all of creation into the chorus: "You will be praised, You will be praised, with angels and saints, and we sing, worthy, are You Lord." This bridge elevates the personal praise to a universal anthem, mirroring the heavenly worship described in Revelation 5:11-12, where countless angels and saints declare God's worthiness. It’s a powerful reminder that our individual praise connects us to a cosmic chorus, joining voices with all who acknowledge the Lord's sovereignty and holiness. The repetition of "Your praise will ever be on my lips" throughout the song acts not as mere repetition, but as an ever-deepening resolve, a continual affirmation of faith that springs from a growing understanding of God's character. Anthony Evans’ vocal delivery, imbued with sincerity and strength, ensures that this profound theological message resonates deeply, inspiring a similar dedication in the heart of anyone who engages with its truths. "Ever Be" serves as a powerful reminder that our praise is an unending response to a God whose love, faithfulness, and redemptive power truly know no end.