Brian And Jenn Johnson - O Taste And See Lyrics
Lyrics
O Taste and see that the Lord is good
O Taste and see that the Lord is good to me
You have turned my mourning into dancing
Put off my rags and clothed me with gladness
And I will arise and I will praise you
I'll sing and not be silent
Chorus:
O Lord my God I will give thanks to you forever
Bridge:
I will live only for you
I will lift these hands up to you
I will dance before you
I will shout it I will shout it to you
Video
O Taste and See - Jenn Johnson - Bethel
Meaning & Inspiration
Brian and Jenn Johnson's "O Taste and See," released on February 14, 2017, as part of the Bethel Music collection, dives deep into the profound transformation that encounter with the divine brings. The song's central invitation, echoing Psalm 34:8, "O taste and see that the Lord is good," is not merely an intellectual assent but a call to personal, experiential knowledge of God's benevolent nature. This lyrical foundation is powerfully expanded upon as the couple articulates a personal testimony of liberation, reflecting the imagery of spiritual renewal found throughout scripture. The lines "You have turned my mourning into dancing, put off my rags and clothed me with gladness" speak directly to the redemptive power of faith, reminiscent of Isaiah 61:3, which promises a "garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness" and adornment with "beauty for ashes." This is not a passive observation of goodness, but an active embrace of it, leading to a declaration of praise: "And I will arise and I will praise you, I'll sing and not be silent." This resolve mirrors the psalmist's commitment in Psalm 118:17, "I will not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord." The chorus, a simple yet profound commitment, "O Lord my God I will give thanks to you forever," underscores the enduring nature of this gratitude, a sentiment echoed in Hebrews 12:28, urging us to offer acceptable worship "with reverence and awe." The bridge escalates this devotion into a full surrender and uninhibited expression of joy and commitment. The phrases "I will live only for you, I will lift these hands up to you, I will dance before you, I will shout it I will shout it to you" paint a vibrant picture of a life wholly dedicated to worship and adoration. This unrestrained celebration finds its roots in passages like 2 Samuel 6:14, where King David "danced before the Lord with all his might," and Psalm 150, which calls for praise with instruments, dancing, and shouting. The song, therefore, moves beyond a mere reflection on God's goodness to an actionable, joyful, and all-consuming response to His transformative love.