Elevation Worship - Glory Is Yours Lyrics
Lyrics
Blessing, honor, strength and power
Yours alone, now and forever
A love this world could never stop
There is no one like our God
Reaching down to touch the broken
Mercy breaking through this moment
Faithful is the one who saves
Worthy is Your name
Oh God, the glory is Yours
The kingdom is come and the battle is over
Jesus, in Your name we rise
And the glory is Yours, the glory is Yours
Thrones and angels watch and wonder
On that day when time is over
Every heart at last proclaim
Worthy is Your name
Oh God, the glory is Yours
The kingdom is come and the battle is over
Jesus, in Your name we rise
And the glory is Yours, the glory is Yours
Oh God, the glory is Yours
The kingdom is come and the battle is over
Jesus, in Your name we rise
And the glory is Yours, the glory is Yours
Nobody beside You
There has never been anyone, anything like You
Nobody beside You
There has never been anyone, anything like You
Nobody beside You
There will never be anyone, anything like You
Oh God, the glory is Yours
The kingdom is come and the battle is over
Jesus, in Your name we rise
And the glory is Yours, the glory is Yours
Nobody beside You
There will never be anyone, anything like You
Video
Glory Is Yours | Live | Elevation Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
"Glory Is Yours," by Elevation Worship, was unveiled on January 14, 2014, as a pivotal track from their acclaimed album, *Only King Forever*. This song immediately established itself as a powerful declaration of worship, crafted to redirect focus from self to the divine, emphasizing God's unmatched supremacy and the ultimate victory found in Jesus Christ. It serves as an anthem for the Church, grounding believers in the unwavering truth that all praise, honor, and dominion belong solely to God.
The essence of "Glory Is Yours" is a profound theological statement, a worshipful acknowledgement of God's singular worth. The opening lines, asserting "Blessing, honor, strength and power, Yours alone, now and forever," echo the sentiments found in 1 Chronicles 29:11, which proclaims, "Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours." This foundational truth is then paired with the comforting assurance of God’s boundless love—"A love this world could never stop"—mirroring Romans 8:38-39, which promises that nothing can separate us from the love of God. The emphatic declaration, "There is no one like our God," resonates deeply with Isaiah 46:9, where God Himself states, "I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me."
The song then transitions to reflect on God's active involvement in humanity, depicting Him "Reaching down to touch the broken," and His "Mercy breaking through this moment." This imagery beautifully illustrates God's compassionate nature, aligning with Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit," and the abundant mercy described in Ephesians 2:4-5. The lyrics reinforce His trustworthiness with the line, "Faithful is the one who saves," a truth consistently affirmed throughout Scripture, notably in Lamentations 3:22-23, which speaks of His unfailing compassion and faithfulness. The recurring affirmation, "Worthy is Your name," is a direct echo of Revelation 5:12, where the Lamb who was slain is declared worthy of all power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and praise.
The chorus, the heart of the song, bursts forth with the central declaration: "Oh God, the glory is Yours. The kingdom is come and the battle is over. Jesus, in Your name we rise." This powerful segment celebrates the decisive victory of Christ on the cross. "The kingdom is come" references Matthew 4:17, signifying the inauguration of God's reign through Jesus, while "the battle is over" boldly proclaims the triumph over sin, death, and the powers of darkness, as referenced in Colossians 2:15, where Christ "disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross." Furthermore, the phrase "Jesus, in Your name we rise" evokes the resurrection life and spiritual empowerment that believers experience through Christ, as described in Ephesians 2:6, where we are "raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms."
As the song progresses, the bridge expands this grand vision, portraying a celestial scene where "Thrones and angels watch and wonder, On that day when time is over, Every heart at last proclaim, Worthy is Your name." This paints a vivid picture of the ultimate eschatological worship, where every being in creation will acknowledge Christ's Lordship. This aligns perfectly with Philippians 2:10-11, which declares that "at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father," and Revelation 5:13, where all creation joins in praise to the One on the throne and to the Lamb. The song concludes with the profound, repetitive declaration, "Nobody beside You. There has never been anyone, anything like You. Nobody beside You. There will never be anyone, anything like You." This serves as a powerful theological anchor, reiterating God’s unique and incomparable nature, a truth central to biblical monotheism as found in Isaiah 45:5: "I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God." This unwavering affirmation ensures that the song’s message of God’s absolute supremacy is deeply ingrained, inspiring a posture of complete surrender and adoration. Ultimately, "Glory Is Yours" is more than just a song; it's a profound statement of faith, a biblical exposition set to music that calls all to recognize, declare, and live in the truth of God’s unrivaled glory and the triumphant reign of His Son, Jesus.