Bethel Music - You're Worthy Of My Praise / As The Deer Lyrics
Lyrics
I will give You all my worship
I will give You all my praise
You alone I long to worship
You alone are worthy of my praise
I will give You all my worship
I will give You all my praise
You alone I long, yeah
You alone I long to worship
You alone are worthy of my praise
Sing it again
I will give You all
You can have it all
I will give You all my praise
You alone I long to worship, Lord
You alone are worthy of my praise
Sing it again
Oh, I will give You all my worship
And I will give You all my praise
You alone I long to worship You, Lord
You alone are worthy of my praise
'Cause You are alone are my strength, my shield
To You alone, may my spirit yield
You alone are my heart's desire, and I long to worship
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You're The Only One / You're Worthy of My Praise / As The Deer (Live) - @JohnWilds , Bethel Music
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on April 27, 2025, Bethel Music's "You're Worthy Of My Praise / As The Deer" featuring John Wilds immediately establishes itself as a profound statement of unwavering devotion. This worship anthem transcends mere musical performance, serving as a solemn, yet exultant, declaration that redirects all focus and adoration to the divine. The song's genesis lies in a deep spiritual wellspring, drawing from the fundamental truth that God alone merits humanity's highest honor and affection, weaving together original declarations with the timeless essence of a beloved psalm.
At its core, the song is a resolute affirmation of God's singular worthiness, expressed through the repeated, powerful lines, "I will give You all my worship, I will give You all my praise. You alone I long to worship, You alone are worthy of my praise." This isn't just a lyrical refrain; it's a theological bedrock. It echoes the psalmist’s conviction in Psalm 96:4, "For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods." The song calls individuals into a posture of complete surrender, where every facet of life becomes an act of worship. It challenges the common human inclination to divide allegiances or find ultimate satisfaction in created things, instead pointing definitively to the Creator as the sole recipient of ultimate adoration. This commitment to "You alone" stands as a powerful counter-cultural message, inviting a spiritual reorientation where the praise given is unreserved and undivided, a reflection of God’s unique majesty and holiness as described in Revelation 4:11, "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being."
The inclusion of "As The Deer" profoundly deepens the song’s emotional and spiritual resonance, drawing directly from Psalm 42:1-2: "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God." This segment masterfully conveys a visceral human need for divine presence. It speaks to an inner yearning, a deep spiritual hunger that can only be satisfied by God Himself. This isn't a casual desire, but a primal, life-sustaining thirst, illustrating the human condition's innate longing for its source. The way the song integrates this ancient longing with contemporary declarations of praise creates a bridge across generations, reminding us that the human spiritual quest for God's presence remains constant. This profound dependency is further reinforced by the lines, "You alone are my strength, my shield," which harken back to numerous scriptural declarations of God as protector and sustainer, such as Psalm 28:7, "The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped." It conveys a sense of absolute reliance, acknowledging that true safety and power are found not in worldly accomplishments or personal capabilities, but solely in the divine.
The lyrical progression culminates in the beautiful expression, "To You alone, may my spirit yield," a profound act of spiritual surrender. This isn't a coerced yielding, but a willing, heartfelt submission born from recognition of God's unparalleled goodness and power. It’s an invitation to align one’s will with the divine, embodying the principle found in Romans 12:1 to "offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship." The song closes by declaring, "You alone are my heart's desire, and I long to worship," summarizing the entirety of its message: God is not just worthy of praise, but the ultimate object of our deepest affections and spiritual pursuit. This echoes Psalm 73:25, "Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you." "You're Worthy Of My Praise / As The Deer" by Bethel Music and John Wilds, then, is more than a song; it's a deeply spiritual experience, a devotional prayer set to music, designed to draw souls into a closer, more complete worship of the one true God, fostering both introspection and outward adoration in equal measure.