Lyrics
[Verse 1]
All to Jesus I surrender
Let my will be tethered to Your heart
And Lord, I trust You
Place no one above You
Daily I return to Calvary's call
[Pre-Chorus]
With arms wide open
I'm unraveled at the cross
To know You
Still love You more
[Chorus]
It's only ever been about You
It's only ever been about You
It's only ever been about You
Jesus
[Verse 2]
All to Jesus I surrender
Lay down every treasure
Take them all
Just to know You
Place no one before You
Honor and adore You
With all my heart
[Bridge]
Is Jesus at the ending?
Is Jesus at the start?
Is Jesus at the center of every beating heart?
Is Jesus in the garden?
Is Jesus on the cross?
Is Jesus bursting from the grave, reigning over all?
Is Jesus in the deserts?
Is Jesus on the waves?
Is Jesus as the Shepherd, in the land of sinners slain?
Is Jesus as the Lion?
He's breaking through the clouds
He's King of Kings and Lord of Lords
And every knee will bow
[Outro]
All my heart, my soul, my strength, my mind
It's Yours
It's Yours, it's Yours
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Meaning & Inspiration
Only Ever presents Christian surrender as a daily return to the cross. Its opening language echoes the hymn tradition of yielding everything to Jesus, but it develops that confession through images of a will bound to Christ, treasures laid down, and worship offered with the whole heart. The chorus narrows every concern to Jesus, making devotion to him the central subject rather than one theme among many.
The bridge surveys major biblical images of Christ: present at creation and the end, encountered in suffering, risen from the grave, reigning as King, and worthy of universal homage. Its sequence moves from personal surrender to the scope of Christ’s rule. Luke 9:23 closely matches the call to daily self-denial at the cross. Mark 12:30 is echoed in the closing dedication of heart, soul, strength, and mind, while Philippians 2:10-11 corresponds to the declaration that every knee will bow. These references clarify the biblical language already carried by the song.
Related Scripture
- Luke 9:23 Jesus calls disciples to deny themselves and take up the cross daily.
- Mark 12:30 Jesus commands love for God with heart, soul, mind, and strength.
- Philippians 2:10-11 The passage says every knee will bow and every tongue confess Jesus as Lord.