CeCe Winans - Jesus, You're Beautiful Lyrics
Lyrics
Jesus, bright as the morning star
Jesus, how can I tell You
How beautiful You are to me
Jesus, song that the angels sing
Jesus, dearer to my heart than anything
Sweeter than spring time
Purer than sunshine
Ever my song will be
Jesus, You're beautiful to me
Jesus, bright as the morning star
Jesus, how can I tell You
How beaufitul You are to me
Jesus, song that the angels sing
Jesus, dearer to my heart than anything
Sweeter than spring time
Purer than sunshine
Ever my song will be
Jesus, You're beautiful to me
Oh Lord You are so beautiful
Oh, beautiful
So, beautiful
So, beautiful
Jesus, You're beautiful to me
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Jesus, You're beautiful to me
Wonderful, Heavenly, beautiful
Jesus, You're beautiful to me
Morning star
Lord You are
Beautiful
Jesus, You're beautiful to me
Oh...
oh...
oh...
So, beautiful
Sweeter than spring time
Purer than sunshine
Ever my song will be
Jesus, You're beautiful to me
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Jesus, You're Beautiful
Meaning & Inspiration
CeCe Winans’ “Jesus, You’re Beautiful,” released on September 9, 2003, as a cornerstone of her *Throne Room (Gold Edition)* album, stands as a timeless declaration of pure adoration and devotion. Far from a mere song, it is an intimate prayer set to melody, articulating the inexpressible reverence and love a believer holds for Christ. The genesis of this piece lies in the universal yearning to offer praise that truly reflects the Savior's worth, striving to capture in human words the magnificence that transcends earthly description. Its message is a singular, unwavering affirmation: Jesus, in every aspect of His being, is utterly beautiful to the soul that perceives Him through faith.
The song immediately establishes Jesus as "bright as the morning star," a direct invocation of Revelation 22:16, where Jesus Himself proclaims, "I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star." This imagery is rich with symbolism, representing hope, new beginnings, and a radiant light that dispels darkness. For the one singing, Jesus is not just a distant figure but a deeply personal source of spiritual illumination and guidance. The subsequent question, "how can I tell You how beautiful You are to me," underscores the inadequacy of human language to fully convey such profound reverence, echoing the psalmist's longing in Psalm 27:4 to "gaze on the beauty of the Lord." This longing is not for physical aesthetics but for the spiritual grandeur, holiness, and character of God made manifest in Christ.
The lyric "Jesus, song that the angels sing" elevates the worship to a celestial realm, suggesting that the praise offered is in harmony with the heavenly hosts. This directly aligns with scriptural accounts, such as Revelation 5:11-12, where countless angels gather around the throne, proclaiming, "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!" By aligning her voice with theirs, the worshipper joins a chorus that transcends time and space. Furthermore, the confession "dearer to my heart than anything" articulates a radical commitment, echoing Jesus's own words in Matthew 10:37 about prioritizing Him above all earthly relationships, even family. This line resonates with Philippians 3:8, where Paul declares, "I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord," highlighting the unparalleled value of Christ in a believer's life.
The metaphors employed in the song are strikingly evocative, describing Jesus as "sweeter than spring time" and "purer than sunshine." "Sweeter than spring time" evokes freshness, new life, and profound delight, much like the psalmist's joy in God's word, which is "sweeter than honey from the honeycomb" (Psalm 19:10). It speaks to a restorative and invigorating presence. "Purer than sunshine" points to His unblemished holiness and righteousness, a truth illuminated in 1 John 1:5, which states that "God is light; in him there is no darkness at all." Jesus embodies this absolute purity, offering cleansing and grace to all who approach Him. The declaration, "Ever my song will be, Jesus, You're beautiful to me," solidifies this as an eternal commitment, a perpetual posture of praise that reflects the sentiment of Psalm 34:1: "I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth." This is not a fleeting emotion but a cornerstone of faith.
As the song builds, the repetition of "Oh Lord You are so beautiful" and the additional descriptors like "Wonderful, Heavenly" reinforce the overwhelming awe and deep admiration. The term "Wonderful" recalls Isaiah 9:6, where one of the prophetic names for the coming Messiah is "Wonderful Counselor." This points to Jesus's divine wisdom and His ability to guide and comfort with perfect understanding. "Heavenly" underscores His divine origin and transcendent nature, affirming His majesty and sovereign position. The sustained focus on His beauty, iterated through various phrases, creates a meditative space, allowing those engaging with the music to fully immerse themselves in the profound truth of Christ's unparalleled glory. The song functions as a spiritual anchor, drawing believers to the heart of worship by simply, yet profoundly, stating what faith reveals: Jesus is beautiful beyond measure, cherished above all, and worthy of every breath of praise.