Lyrics
Jesus, Jesus
Holy One,
God's precious Son
You gave
Jesus, Jesus
On the cross You took my shame
Forever from my heart I'll say
I live to worship You, Lord
My King of Glory
You brought me to life
Give me wings to fly
Jesus, Jesus
On the cross You took my sin
Forever from my heart I'll say
I live to worship You, Lord
My King of Glory
You brought me to life
Give me wings to fly
You are Holy
Heaven and Earth declare Your praise
Both now and evermore
I glorify Your name
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Glorify Your Name” is a direct confession of worship centered on Jesus as the holy Son of God and the bearer of sin and shame. The opening addresses Christ by name, then moves quickly to the cross as the basis for praise. Worship is presented as a lifelong response to salvation: the singer has been brought to life and given freedom to rise beyond former bondage.
The lyric’s language about Christ taking sin and shame aligns with 1 Peter 2:24, which says that Christ bore sins in his body on the cross so that believers might live for righteousness. Its closing picture of heaven and earth declaring praise also echoes Revelation 5:13, where every creature offers blessing and honor to the Lamb. Holiness, new life, and public praise therefore belong together in the song. The repeated resolve to worship makes glorifying Christ’s name the fitting answer to his saving work.
Related Scripture
- 1 Peter 2:24 Peter says Christ bore sins on the cross so believers might live for righteousness.
- Revelation 5:13 Every creature in heaven and on earth gives praise to God and the Lamb.