Dunsin Oyekan - The Worshipper's Song Lyrics
Lyrics
Thank you for the things You do
For the miracles give
But I still prefer Your presence
Over everything
I still choose being with You
Over these things
Just like Mary
I'll stay right here
At Your feet
There are pleasures
Joy unspeakable with You
Thank you for the things You do
For the miracles give
But I still prefer Your presence
Over everything
I still choose being with You
Over these things
Thank you for the things You do
For the miracles give
But I still prefer Your presence
Over everything
I still choose being with You
Over these things
Just like Mary
I'll stay right here
At Your feet
There are pleasures
Joy unspeakable with You
But I still prefer Your presence
Over everything
I still choose being with You
Over these things
Thank you for the things You do
For the miracles give
But I still prefer Your presence
Over everything
I still choose being with You
Over these things
Just like Mary
I'll stay right here
At Your feet
There are pleasures
Joy unspeakable with You
Just like Mary
I'll stay right here
At Your feet
There are pleasures
Joy unspeakable with You
I still prefer Your presence
Over everything
I still choose being with You
Over these things
I still prefer Your presence
Over everything
I still choose being with You
Over these things
I still prefer Your presence
Over everything
I still choose being with You
Over these things
I still prefer Your presence
Over everything
I still choose being with You
Over these things
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The Worshipper's Song
Meaning & Inspiration
Dunsin Oyekan’s “The Worshipper’s Song,” released on April 12, 2024, as part of his album *The Great Commission*, is a profound declaration of an unshakeable priority, placing the divine presence above all earthly blessings and achievements. This song transcends a simple expression of gratitude; it is a deeply theological statement that echoes the sentiment found in Psalm 27:4, which declares, "One thing I have asked of the Lord, that will I seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple." Oyekan’s masterful articulation of this singular focus is what gives the song its immense power and spiritual resonance.
The core message of “The Worshipper’s Song” is a conscious and deliberate choice to elevate the experience of God’s presence over any manifestation of His power, be it miracles or tangible blessings. This is powerfully illustrated by the reference to Mary at Jesus' feet, a clear allusion to the story in Luke 10:38-42. In this narrative, while Martha is preoccupied with many tasks, Mary chooses to sit and listen to Jesus, a decision Jesus commends, stating that she has chosen the "good portion," which will not be taken away from her. Oyekan emulates this posture, singing of choosing to "stay right here, at Your feet," recognizing that true joy and pleasure are found not in what God *does*, but in who He *is* and the intimate communion He offers. This mirrors the Apostle Paul's own testament in Philippians 3:7-8, where he counts his former achievements as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus his Lord. The song thus serves as a spiritual compass, guiding listeners back to the fundamental truth that genuine satisfaction and fulfillment are inexorably tied to our relationship with God, not merely the benefits derived from that relationship. The repeated assertion, "I still prefer Your presence / Over everything, I still choose being with You / Over these things," acts as a powerful mantra, reinforcing a commitment to a life oriented towards the eternal rather than the temporal, a posture that is the very essence of true worship and a life fully surrendered to Christ’s will.