ICF Worship - Best Thing Lyrics
Lyrics
To Christ the Light
My soul must sing
I lay down my pride
To crown You King
Your beauty and Your majesty
Are far beyond compare
For You deserve the higest praise
My heart's symphony
And the best thing ever
Is what the Savior's done in me
Yes, You raise me, change me
With the blood of Calvary
Your my God, Jesus Christ
You're the Lord of this life
My heart, my mind
and strength shall praise
The One who died and rose up high
Yeah you showed me Your hands and feet
I touched Your wounded side
A holy awe came over me
Because I realized
That the best thing ever
Is what the Savior's done in me
Yes, You raise me, change me
With the blood of Calvary
Your my God, Jesus Christ
You're the Lord of this life
Yeah you showed me Your hands and feet
I touched Your wounded side
A holy awe came over me
Because I realized
Your beauty and Your majesty
Are far beyond compare
For You deserve the higest praise
My heart's symphony
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Meaning & Inspiration
ICF Worship offers a powerful declaration of faith and transformation with their song, "Best Thing," a compelling track from the "Best LIVE WORSHIP Setlist 🔥 | Goodness Of God, We Want More, ...." set for release on August 13, 2025. This composition immediately establishes itself as a profound journey into the heart of Christian worship, inviting all who encounter it to engage in deep reflection on divine grace. The song's narrative centers on a personal, unreserved surrender to Jesus Christ, articulating a soul's singular purpose to extol His matchless worth and acknowledge the life-altering impact of His redemptive work. It is a testament to the believer's highest realization: that the most extraordinary experience is the profound salvation found in the Savior.
The opening lines set a foundational tone of absolute devotion, proclaiming a soul's necessity to sing to "Christ the Light" and humbly lay down pride to "crown You King." This initial posture resonates deeply with biblical calls to worship and submission, echoing passages like John 8:12, where Jesus declares Himself the Light of the World, offering guidance out of spiritual darkness. The act of crowning Him King is a direct reflection of Romans 14:11, anticipating a day when every knee will bow and every tongue confess His Lordship, but here, it is a proactive, willing act of surrender from a heart compelled by truth. This introduction is not merely a statement but an invitation into a posture of reverence that defines the entire song's spirit.
As the song unfolds, it elevates the perception of God's character, declaring His "beauty and Your majesty / Are far beyond compare." This lyrical appreciation for divine splendor aligns with the majestic imagery found throughout Scripture, such as Psalm 96:6, which speaks of splendor and majesty before Him, and Psalm 145:3, which extols His greatness as unsearchable. The phrase "For You deserve the highest praise / My heart's symphony" is a beautiful metaphor, representing an internal, complete, and harmonious offering of worship. It signifies that true praise is not just outward expression but an inner resonance, a spiritual song composed within the core of one's being, dedicated entirely to the One who surpasses all understanding and comparison.
The central declaration, "And the best thing ever / Is what the Savior's done in me / Yes, You raise me, change me / With the blood of Calvary," forms the very heartbeat of the song. This refrain articulates the core Christian message of personal redemption and transformation. The "best thing ever" is undeniably the work of Christ on the cross, His sacrificial blood at Calvary, which grants new life and a changed existence. This profound truth is mirrored in 2 Corinthians 5:17, which proclaims that in Christ, one becomes a "new creation," and Ephesians 1:7, which celebrates redemption and forgiveness through His blood. To be "raised" and "changed" speaks to the spiritual resurrection from sin and the ongoing sanctification that believers experience, a profound work enabled by divine power. The declaration "You're my God, Jesus Christ / You're the Lord of this life" solidifies this personal commitment, affirming not just belief but absolute allegiance, reminiscent of Romans 10:9 where confessing Jesus as Lord is central to salvation.
The lyrics then move to a powerful articulation of a faith that encompasses every facet of one's being: "My heart, my mind / and strength shall praise / The One who died and rose up high." This echoes the Great Commandment in Matthew 22:37, urging love for God with all one's heart, soul, and mind, here reframed as a holistic act of praise. It grounds this praise in the foundational tenets of Christianity: the death and resurrection of Christ, a truth central to Paul's message in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. What follows is an intensely personal and evocative moment, "Yeah you showed me Your hands and feet / I touched Your wounded side / A holy awe came over me / Because I realized." This stanza directly references Thomas's encounter with the resurrected Christ in John 20:24-29, transforming a historical event into a relatable, individual experience of faith. It conveys a profound realization that moves beyond mere intellectual assent to an intimate, awe-inspiring communion with the Risen Savior, where doubt gives way to undeniable conviction. This encounter fosters a "holy awe," a sacred reverence born from a tangible understanding of Christ's sacrifice and victory.
The song’s repetitive structure, particularly the chorus and the stanza depicting the encounter with Christ's wounds, serves to reinforce the central themes of personal transformation and the tangible reality of the resurrection. Each repetition deepens the message, solidifying the realization that Christ's work is not abstract but deeply personal and real. The return to the theme of God's "beauty and Your majesty / Are far beyond compare" at the song's conclusion brings the worship full circle, grounding the individual experience of salvation in the unchanging, transcendent glory of God. "Best Thing" is more than a song; it's a vibrant theological statement, a worship anthem that calls the faithful to a renewed appreciation for the depth of God's love and the transformative power of His Son's sacrifice, fostering both introspection and fervent adoration.