Lyrics
Light of the World
You stepped down into darkness
Open my eyes
Let me see
Beauty that made
This heart adore You
Hope of a life
Spent with You
So here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
When the music fades
All is stripped away
And I simply come
When the music fades
All is stripped away
And I simply come (come)
Longing just to bring
Something that's of worth
That will bless your heart
I'll bring you more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what you have required
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about you,
It's all about you, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about you,
It's all about you, Jesus
I'll never know how much it cost
When it's all about you,
All about you,
I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
I'm coming back to the heart
Here I am
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When its all about you
Altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
When it's all about you, Jesus
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Meaning & Inspiration
This medley centers worship on Christ rather than on music, presentation, or outward appearance. The opening lines name Jesus as the Light who enters darkness and awakens adoration, while the repeated response of bowing down presents worship as reverence and confession. Its language moves from wonder at Christ’s beauty and worth to a sober recognition of the cross and the cost associated with sin.
The transition into “The Heart of Worship” sharpens that focus through repentance. The singer acknowledges that a song alone cannot satisfy God and that God looks beneath appearances into the inner life. That confession is followed by a return to worship that is wholly centered on Jesus. The lyrics may recall John 8:12 in their image of Christ as light, 1 Samuel 16:7 in their contrast between appearance and the heart, and Romans 5:8 in their reflection on the cross. Together, the two songs present worship as adoration, humility, repentance, and renewed attention to Christ.
Related Scripture
- John 8:12 Jesus identifies himself as the light of the world.
- 1 Samuel 16:7 God looks at the heart rather than outward appearance.
- Romans 5:8 Christ’s death demonstrates God’s love for sinners.