Elevation Worship - Yours (Glory and Praise) Lyrics
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
It all revolves
Around your throne
Who can know your glory
So high above
Yet slain for us
You alone are worthy
[Chorus]
And the praise is yours
And the praise is yours
You're the One we bow before
Reigning over us
As we lift you up
You will reign forevermore
[Verse 2]
The One who was
And is to come
God of every moment
Forever crowned
Exalted now
You alone are holy
[Bridge]
Glory and praise
Power and strength
Worthy is the Lamb of God
Hallelujah
[Outro]
It all revolves
Around your throne
Who can know your glory
Video
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Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2017 as part of the album *There Is a Cloud*, Elevation Worship's "Yours (Glory and Praise)" is a powerful declaration of divine sovereignty and worthiness, a song that anchors the soul in the unchanging nature of God. The core message of "Yours" is a profound surrender, acknowledging that every breath, every thought, and every aspect of existence ultimately revolves around God's eternal throne. The lyrics beautifully articulate the immense glory of God, described as "so high above," yet simultaneously underscore His sacrificial love, having been "slain for us." This juxtaposition of transcendence and immanence, of supreme power and humble sacrifice, points directly to Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who is declared "worthy."
The song’s narrative echoes the biblical refrain of God's eternal nature, as stated in Revelation 1:8, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End." The lyrics speak of "the One who was, and is to come," the "God of every moment," a testament to His everlasting presence and dominion. This understanding of God's timeless reign naturally leads to the central theme of praise. The recurring phrase, "And the praise is yours," is not merely an acknowledgment of who deserves accolades, but a recognition of His intrinsic right to all honor and adoration. It’s a complete handover, a casting down of any self-centered aspirations at His feet, recognizing Him as "The One we bow before" and the One "Reigning over us." This echoes passages like Psalm 95:6, which urges us to "come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker." The song’s bridge emphatically calls out "Glory and praise, power and strength, Worthy is the Lamb of God," directly referencing the worship described in Revelation 5:12, where a loud voice proclaims, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!"
The "story behind" this song, in essence, is the story of salvation itself – the cosmic drama where the Creator God, in His infinite love, stooped to redeem humanity. The lyrics avoid complex theological jargon, opting instead for straightforward, deeply resonant truths that can uplift any believer. The call to "lift you up" is an active response to this divine revelation, a desire to elevate God in our lives and in the world. This active worship is not a passive observance but a dynamic engagement, fueled by the knowledge that He "will reign forevermore." The cyclical nature of the song, returning to the opening lines about revolving around His throne, emphasizes that true worship is a constant state of orientation, a perpetual turning towards the divine center of all things. "Yours (Glory and Praise)" is more than a worship song; it's an invitation to align our lives with the ultimate reality, to ascribe to God the glory and praise that is His alone, now and for all eternity.