Brian Johnson - For The Sake of The World Lyrics
Lyrics
I'm laying down my life
I'm giving up control
I'm never looking back
I surrender all
I'm living for Your glory on the earth
This passion in my heart
This stirring in my soul
To see the nations bow
For all the world to know
I'm living for Your glory on the earth
Chorus:
For the sake of the world burn like a fire in me
Light a flame in my soul for every eye to see
For the sake of the world burn like a fire in me
Bridge:
For every knee to bow down
For every heart to believe
For every voice to cry out
Burn like a fire in me
For every tongue to confess
You alone are the King
You are the hope of the earth
Burn like a fire in me
Video
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Meaning & Inspiration
"For The Sake of the World," performed by Brian Johnson and featured on the Bethel Music album of the same name released on September 14, 2012, is a powerful expression of devotion and purpose. This song captures a central theme prevalent in contemporary worship music: complete surrender to God. It articulates a decision to lay down one's own will and control, signifying a definitive turning away from past ways and a full commitment to a life dedicated to God's purposes. This surrender is presented not as an end in itself, but as the foundation for living a life focused on reflecting divine glory across the globe.
The song conveys a profound internal motivation, a deep-seated passion and stirring within the individual. This inner fire is directed towards a compelling vision: witnessing a global response to God. The lyrics express a fervent desire to see people from all nations acknowledge and honor God, leading to a worldwide recognition of His presence and power. This pursuit of seeing God's glory known throughout the earth is stated as the primary purpose for living, underscoring a life perspective that is outwardly focused on God's kingdom rather than solely on personal experience.
The recurring plea in the chorus, asking for a divine fire to burn within, serves as a catalyst for this global vision. It is a call for an intense, visible passion that serves as a beacon for others to see. This fire is requested not for personal feeling alone, but specifically "for the sake of the world," emphasizing the missional heart behind the song. It connects the internal experience of faith directly to the external desire for global impact, positioning personal revival as essential for corporate evangelism and worship.
The bridge expands upon the global aspiration, listing specific outcomes desired: universal submission, belief, declaration, and confession. The vision is for every individual to acknowledge Jesus as the sole King and the ultimate hope for humanity. This echoes biblical prophecies and New Testament declarations regarding Christ's ultimate authority and the future state where His reign is universally recognized. The repeated request for the divine fire to burn within is linked directly to the realization of this global vision, suggesting that personal spiritual fervor is instrumental in bringing about this widespread acknowledgement of God's sovereignty and role as the hope of the earth. This theme resonates with scripture such as Philippians 2:10-11, which speaks of every knee bowing and every tongue confessing Jesus is Lord, and passages like Psalm 86:9 envisioning nations coming to worship before God. The foundational concept of living for God's glory is also a strong biblical principle found in verses like 1 Corinthians 10:31. The song serves as a heartfelt prayer and declaration, aligning personal surrender with a fervent hope for global revival and worship, fueled by an intense spiritual passion.