Lyrics
We lift our hands in the sanctuary
We lift our hands to give You the glory
We lift our hands to give You the praise
And we will praise You for the rest of our days
Yes, we will praise You for the rest of our days
Jesus, we give You the praise
Emmanuel, we lift up Your name
Heavenly Father, coming Messiah
And we will praise You for the rest of our days
Yes, will praise You for the rest of our days
Yes, yes, Lord for the rest of our days
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah for the rest of our days
And we will praise You for the rest of our days
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Meaning & Inspiration
In The Sanctuary is built around a simple congregational act: lifted hands and sustained praise. The sanctuary is not treated merely as a place but as a setting for active adoration. Each repetition of glory and praise reinforces the song’s central commitment: God is worthy of worship now and throughout the rest of life.
The names Jesus, Emmanuel, Heavenly Father, and coming Messiah bring several dimensions of Christian hope into the same declaration. “Emmanuel” adds the assurance of God’s presence, while the Messianic title points toward the fulfillment of God’s promises. The repeated hallelujahs and lifelong pledge give the piece the character of collective worship: joyful, persistent, and focused on God’s glory rather than transient circumstances. Its worship remains communal and durable, joining bodily expression, confession, and praise in one sustained response.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 134:2 The psalm calls worshipers to lift their hands in the sanctuary and bless the Lord.
- Psalm 146:2 The psalmist resolves to praise the Lord throughout life.
- Matthew 1:23 Emmanuel is identified as God with us.