Hillsong Worship - BEHOLD THEN SINGS MY SOUL Lyrics
Lyrics
Behold the Father’s heart
The mystery He lavishes on us
As deep cries out to deep
Oh how desperately He wants us
The things of earth stand next to Him
Like a candle to the sun
Unfailing Father
What compares to His Great love
Behold His holy Son
The Lion and the Lamb given to us
The Word became a man
That my soul should know its Saviour
Forsaken for the sake of all mankind
Salvation is in His blood
Jesus Messiah
The righteous died for love
It wasn’t over
For He is the risen One
Then sings my soul
Then sings my soul
How great Your Love is
How great Your Love is
Behold I have a friend
The Spirit breathing holy fire within
My ever present help
Speaking truth when I can’t find it
Light up this broken heart
And light my way
Until my time on earth is done
Oh Holy Spirit
Breathe in me like kingdom come
Oh Holy Spirit
Let Your work in me be done
Then sings my soul my God
He who was and is to come
Prepare the way
Until the work on earth is done
Watch as the clouds He rides swing low
Lift up the sound
As He makes our praise His throne
Behold the Lord our God will lead us home
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Behold (Then Sings My Soul) - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong Worship's "Behold (Then Sings My Soul)," released on October 17, 2016, is a profound declaration of unwavering faith and an anthem of profound gratitude, deeply rooted in the transformative power of encountering the divine. This song doesn't merely recount events; it articulates a soul's awakening to the majesty and redemptive work of Christ, echoing the sentiment of an ancient hymn that captures the essence of a life forever changed. The central narrative is one of awe and recognition, a moment where the reality of God’s love and sacrifice becomes so overwhelmingly clear that the only possible response is a song from the deepest part of one’s being. This echoes the Psalms, particularly Psalm 103, which begins with a powerful exhortation, "Praise the Lord, my soul; all my innermost being, praise his holy name." The song captures this intimate, internal prompting to worship, a response that arises not from obligation but from a soul stirred by divine grace.
The scriptural underpinnings of "Behold (Then Sings My Soul)" are particularly rich, drawing heavily on the concept of beholding – a word that implies more than just seeing, but a deep, considered observation that leads to understanding and adoration. The act of beholding Christ, as presented in the song, directly relates to the Apostle Paul's encouragement in 2 Corinthians 3:18, "And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." The song’s progression from beholding to singing signifies this transformative process; as one truly perceives the magnitude of God's love and the finished work on the cross, the spirit naturally wells up in worship. It speaks to the revelation of God's glory, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture, from Moses’ request in Exodus 33:18 to see God's glory, to John's Gospel where Jesus states, "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father" (John 14:9). The song’s title itself is a direct nod to the popular hymn "How Great Thou Art," which famously asks, "O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder, Consider all the works thy hand hath wrought, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed... Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee, How great thou art!" Hillsong Worship’s rendition recontextualizes this profound expression of awe within a contemporary framework, emphasizing the personal encounter with Christ that ignites such an uncontainable response of worship. This isn't just about appreciating creation; it's about recognizing the Creator's active participation in humanity's redemption, the ultimate act of love that calls forth the soul’s deepest song. The message is one of profound conviction: when the magnitude of Christ's sacrifice and the immensity of His love are truly grasped, the soul is compelled to sing, a testament to the enduring power of the Gospel.