Madison Street Worship - Treasure Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
You closed every distance to reach us
Jesus, You have overcome
We stand with unveiled faces
Beholding the beauty of the Holy One
Chorus
Nothing compares
Nothing comes close
There's nothing like Your presence
It's all that we crave
It's all that we want
To stay here in Your presence
Verse 2
We bow in holy reverence
We crown You King of endless majesty
We're captive to the wonder of Your love
We don't ever want to leave
Chorus
Nothing compares
Nothing comes close
There's nothing like Your presence
It's all that we crave
It's all that we want
To stay here in Your presence
Bridge
Your Presence is our treasure
Our hearts cry out forever
Holy, holy
Let our worship be Your treasure
Like incense rise forever
Holy, holy
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Madison Street Worship - Treasure (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on April 14, 2022, the single "Treasure" by Madison Street Worship immediately sets itself apart as a profound declaration of spiritual devotion, inviting listeners into a deeper appreciation for the presence of God. This song isn't just an anthem; it's a theological statement, articulating the ultimate priority for a believing heart. Its core message revolves around the unsurpassed value of God's nearness, painting a vibrant picture of what it means to truly crave and find fulfillment in Him above all else.
The song’s narrative begins by acknowledging God’s active pursuit, noting that He "closed every distance to reach us." This powerful opening immediately calls to mind the incredible grace of the Gospel, where God Himself, through Christ Jesus, bridged the chasm created by sin, making a way for humanity to be reconciled. As Colossians 1:21-22 reminds us, we were once alienated, but now are reconciled through Christ's death. The lyrics then celebrate Christ's victory: "Jesus, You have overcome," echoing the triumph declared in John 16:33, where Jesus assures His followers of His conquest over the world. This victory enables believers to "stand with unveiled faces," a direct allusion to 2 Corinthians 3:18, which speaks of believers reflecting the Lord’s glory with unveiled faces, transformed into His likeness. The purpose of this transformation and reconciliation is to behold "the beauty of the Holy One," drawing us into the awe-inspiring character of God, whose holiness is the very essence of His being, as revealed repeatedly in Scripture from Isaiah 6:3 to Revelation 4:8.
The recurring chorus serves as the song's central heartbeat, a fervent cry that "Nothing compares, Nothing comes close" to God's presence. This isn't mere poetic exaggeration but a deeply biblical truth, reflective of the psalmist's declaration in Psalm 73:25: "Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you." The chorus emphasizes that God's presence is "all that we crave, It's all that we want," positioning it as the ultimate desire and source of satisfaction for the human soul. This profound longing to "stay here in Your presence" speaks to the deep spiritual yearning that finds its complete rest and joy only in communion with the Divine, aligning with Psalm 16:11, which promises "fullness of joy in your presence."
Verse two continues this theme of adoration, moving into an attitude of worship with "We bow in holy reverence." This posture of humility is a fitting response to the majesty of God, inspiring us to "crown You King of endless majesty." This imagery resonates with the heavenly scenes described in Revelation 4, where elders cast their crowns before the throne, acknowledging God's supreme authority and worthiness of all praise. The powerful line, "We're captive to the wonder of Your love," beautifully illustrates how God's boundless affection, as explored in Ephesians 3:18-19, overwhelms and enthralls the believer, rendering us willingly bound by its captivating power. This deep experience of His love cultivates a passionate desire, reiterated from the chorus, to never leave His side: "We don't ever want to leave," reinforcing the joy and fulfillment found solely in His proximity.
The bridge, aptly named, brings the entire message into sharp focus and gives the song its title: "Your Presence is our treasure." This statement directly evokes Jesus' words in Matthew 6:21, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." It challenges the listener to examine where their ultimate value lies, unequivocally declaring that for the worshiper, it is found in God Himself. The collective "hearts cry out forever" for this ultimate treasure, a timeless echo of the soul's longing for its Creator. The bridge then introduces a beautiful reciprocal idea: "Let our worship be Your treasure, Like incense rise forever." This thought shifts the perspective, suggesting that just as His presence is our invaluable treasure, our worship—our praise, our prayers, our very lives yielded to Him—can become a precious offering to Him. This aligns with the imagery in Revelation 5:8 and 8:3-4, where the prayers of the saints are likened to incense rising before God, a fragrant and pleasing aroma. Similarly, Philippians 4:18 speaks of a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. The repeated declaration of "Holy, holy" throughout the bridge serves as a constant anchor, affirming the magnificent character of the God who is both our treasure and the recipient of our treasured worship. "Treasure" ultimately inspires believers to re-evaluate their pursuits, reminding them that true wealth and lasting satisfaction are discovered not in worldly gains, but in the unending, incomparable presence of the Holy One, a reality worth craving and cherishing above all else.