Catherine Mullins - All of Our Praise Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
There's only one voice that brings dead things to life
Only one power to save
Christ has redeemed us and healed our diseases
Hallelujah, victory
Verse 2
Conquering King He purchased our freedom
Triumphing on the cross
With nail-pierced hands, He plucked us from darkness
Hallelujah, we have been found
Chorus
And all of our praise is Yours, all of our worship
There's only One deserving of praise
All of our lives bowed down in surrender
There's only One found worthy of praise
Verse 3
The heart of the Father hurting and broken
As death brought His son to that grave
In silence, the light dawned hope of redemption
Hallelujah, death's not the end
Verse 4
For the wounds in His side tore the veil from our eyes
He is our King and our Priest
His voice in the darkness shouted forgiveness
Hallelujah, it is finished
Chorus
All of our praise is Yours, all of our worship
There's only One deserving of praise
All of our lives bowed down in surrender
There's only One found worthy of praise
Interlude
Bridge
When sin tried to slay me, mercy saved me
All of my life I owe
To the One who was raised, high on a hill
All of my love I owe
When sin tried to slay me, mercy saved me
All of my life I owe
To the One who was raised, high on a hill
All of my love I owe
When sin tried to slay me, mercy saved me
All of my life I owe
To the One who was raised, high on a hill
All of my love I owe
Chorus
And all of our praise is Yours, all of our worship
There's only One deserving of praise
All of our lives bowed down in surrender
There's only One found worthy of praise
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All of Our Praise
Meaning & Inspiration
Catherine Mullins’ "All of Our Praise," released on February 16, 2020, stands as a powerful anthem of devotion, directly addressing the singular worthiness of God for all adoration. The song’s narrative is deeply rooted in the core tenets of Christian faith, focusing on the redemptive work of Christ. From its opening lines, it declares Christ's unique ability to impart life to the spiritually deceased and to provide salvation, echoing scriptures like John 11:25, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live," and Ephesians 2:1, which speaks of being made alive even when dead in transgressions. The lyrics consistently return to the idea of Christ’s victory, particularly His triumph on the cross, which purchased our freedom from sin and darkness. This imagery is powerfully presented, with the nail-pierced hands plucking believers from the shadows, a testament to the profound sacrifice described in Colossians 1:13: "For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves." The repeated phrase "Hallelujah, victory" and its variations, such as "Hallelujah, we have been found" and "Hallelujah, death's not the end," serve as joyful affirmations of this accomplished redemption.
The song’s profound meaning is further illuminated by its exploration of the Father's heartbreak at His Son's death, a profound theological concept that underscores the depth of God's love and the immense cost of salvation. Verse 3 beautifully captures this sorrow, yet immediately pivots to the dawning of hope with the resurrection, affirming that death is not the ultimate conclusion, a truth central to 1 Corinthians 15:55, "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" The lyrics continue to build upon this triumphant narrative, referencing the torn veil in the temple as a symbol of direct access to God through Christ's sacrifice, as described in Matthew 27:51. He is not only King but also our Priest, fulfilling the roles prophesied in Scripture, and His final declaration of "It is finished" on the cross, as recorded in John 19:30, signifies the completion of His redemptive mission and the ultimate victory over sin and death.
The chorus, "All of our praise is Yours, all of our worship / There's only One deserving of praise / All of our lives bowed down in surrender / There's only One found worthy of praise," serves as the central declaration of the song. It’s a profound statement of allegiance and recognition of God's supreme authority and worthiness, an echo of 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 bridge’s powerful repetition of "When sin tried to slay me, mercy saved me / All of my life I owe / To the One who was raised, high on a hill" is a deeply personal testimony of individual deliverance, directly referencing the crucifixion, the ultimate act of mercy and sacrifice. This section vividly illustrates the transformative power of God's grace, a concept woven throughout the New Testament, particularly in passages like Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." "All of Our Praise" is not merely a song; it's a theological declaration set to music, a profound and inspiring call to acknowledge and offer all that we are to the One who has redeemed us, secured our victory, and deserves every measure of our worship.