Lyrics
He came to live, live a perfect life,
He came to be the living word, our light.
He came to die so we'd be reconciled,
He came to rise to show His pow'r and might.
And that's why we praise Him,
That's why we sing.
That's why we offer Him our everything.
That's why we bow down and worship this King,
'Cause He gave His everything,
'Cause He gave His everything.
He came to live, live again in us,
He came to be our conquering King and friend.
He came to heal and show the lost ones His love,
He came to go prepare a place for us.
Halle, hallelujah. Halle, hallelujah.
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Meaning & Inspiration
“That’s Why We Praise Him” centers on the life, death, resurrection, and continuing work of Christ. Each verse moves through a concise confession: Jesus lived perfectly, became light, reconciled sinners through his death, rose in power, heals the lost, and prepares a place for his people. The recurring chorus answers these truths with praise, singing, surrender, and worship, presenting devotion as a response to what Christ has given.
The song closely echoes the New Testament account of reconciliation through Christ and the hope secured by his resurrection. Its language about the living Word and light also recalls the opening of John’s Gospel, while the promise of a prepared place reflects Jesus’ words to his disciples. The repeated “Hallelujah” serves as a simple conclusion of praise. Rather than dwelling on personal circumstances, the lyric gathers central Christian claims into a communal declaration that honors Jesus as King, friend, healer, and risen Lord.
Related Scripture
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 God reconciles people to himself through Christ.
- John 1:14 The Word became flesh and lived among humanity.
- John 14:2-3 Jesus promises to prepare a place for his disciples.