Charity Gayle - Rejoice Lyrics
Lyrics
Rejoice, rejoice, let everything that has breath
Rejoice, rejoice, let everything that has breath
I was created for a purpose
An instrument that magnifies
Out of the shadows, out of the darkness
I'm walking in His marvelous light
Rejoice, rejoice, let everything that has breath
Rejoice, rejoice, let everything that has breath
And again I say, again I say
Rejoice, rejoice
And again I say, again I say
Rejoice
We are a nation, a royal priesthood
We glorify and bless Your name
Oh, what an honor, oh, what a privilege
To lift You up and give You praise
To lift You up and give You praise
To lift You up and give You praise
Rejoice, rejoice, let everything that has breath
Praise the Lord
Rejoice, rejoice, let everything that has breath
Because You are worthy
God, You are mighty
Lord, You are awesome and holy and great
Rejoice, rejoice, let everything that has breath
And again I say, again I say
And again I say, again I say
Rejoice, rejoice
And again I say, again I say
Again I say
Rejoice, rejoice
Clap your hands
I'm never gonna stop, never gonna stop
Never stop giving You praise
I'm never gonna stop, never gonna stop
Never stop blessing Your name
Never gonna stop, never gonna stop
Never stop giving You praise
I'm never gonna stop, never gonna stop
Never stop blessing Your name
I'm never gonna stop, never gonna stop
Never stop giving You praise
Every day of my life
I'm never gonna stop, never gonna stop
Never stop blessing Your name
Rejoice, rejoice, let everything that has breath
Rejoice, rejoice, let everything that has breath
Because You are worthy
God, You are mighty
Lord, You are awesome and holy and great
Rejoice, rejoice
Let everything that has breath
Somebody, worship Lord
Can we give You all the glory?
And again I say, again I say
Rejoice, rejoice
And again I say, again I say
Rejoice, rejoice
And again I say, again I say
Rejoice, rejoice
And again I say, again I say
Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice
Video
Charity Gayle - Rejoice (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Charity Gayle's "Rejoice," released in 2024 as the title track of her album, is a powerful anthem designed to lift spirits and direct focus towards divine adoration. The song's core message is an unwavering call to celebrate God, drawing from the profound biblical instruction to let all creation acknowledge His majesty. Gayle emphasizes a personal awakening to purpose, stating, "I was created for a purpose, an instrument that magnifies." This resonates deeply with Ephesians 2:10, which teaches that believers are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. The transition from "shadows" and "darkness" to "His marvelous light" directly echoes the transformative power of salvation, as described in 1 Peter 2:9: "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light."
The repeated exhortation to "rejoice" isn't merely a suggestion but a mandate rooted in the recognition of God's supreme worthiness. The lyrics proudly proclaim, "Because You are worthy, God, You are mighty, Lord, You are awesome and holy and great," a sentiment found throughout Scripture, from the Psalms to the Revelation. For instance, Psalm 145:3 declares, "Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." The song also speaks to the collective identity of believers as "a nation, a royal priesthood," mirroring the New Testament concept of the church as a spiritual house and a chosen generation called to proclaim the excellencies of God (1 Peter 2:5, 9). The unwavering commitment expressed, "I'm never gonna stop, never gonna stop, never stop giving You praise," reflects a deep-seated conviction that such devotion is a perpetual response to God's unending goodness and faithfulness. This dedication to continuous praise finds scriptural support in Hebrews 13:15, which encourages offering a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. "Rejoice" ultimately serves as a vibrant declaration of faith, urging all who hear to actively participate in glorifying the Creator with every breath.