Lyrics
You are my light and salvation,
whom shall I fear?
You are the strength of all my days,
of whom shall I be afraid?
Though war may rise against me,
of this will I be sure.
Chorus:
That I will bless the Lord forever,
I'll bless Your holy Name.
Yes I will bless the Lord forever,
I'll bless Your holy Name.
Lord it is you I desire,
it's You that I seek.
To live with You in Your house forever,
beholding Your beauty.
And In the time of trouble,
of this will I be sure.
You ask me who do I,
say that You are and I,
say that you are the Christ,
Son of the living God.
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Meaning & Inspiration
You Are, You Are Lord draws its language from biblical confessions of trust and worship. The opening names God as light, salvation, and strength, then answers the threat of fear and conflict with settled confidence. Its chorus turns that confidence into praise, repeatedly blessing the Lords holy name. The verses do not deny trouble; they place danger beside the assurance that Gods presence remains secure.
A desire to dwell in Gods house and behold his beauty closely echoes Psalm 27, giving the song a clear center in communion with God. The final lines move to Peters confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Together, these themes present worship as both refuge and recognition: God is sought in trouble, praised continually, and confessed as Lord. The repetition reinforces constancy, portraying praise not as a response limited to easy circumstances but as a faithful declaration amid fear and uncertainty.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 27:1 The psalm names the Lord as light, salvation, and stronghold without cause for fear.
- Psalm 27:4-5 The psalmist desires to dwell with God and trusts in shelter during trouble.
- Matthew 16:15-16 Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God.