Marvin Winans - Now Are We Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse:
Oh what a privilege to be related and called a son
of the Righteous one, the Holy One, the Father and the King.
He's the Prince of Peace (Prince of Peace), ranks and royalty,
many treasures now belong to us we're the children of a King.
You may not feel like it nor may not look like it,
but I am, I am, right now, right now His son.
So moving power and talk of victory,
our Father is the Lord of all and now are we His sons.
Chorus:
What manner of love is this, that He would chose a wretch like me,
He chose me to be to be His son.
He picked me up and made me new,
a vessel made for Him to use,
He chose me, chose me to be His son
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Chorus
Bridge:
Oh
What manner of love is this?
What manner of love is this?
He chose me, chose me.
He chose me, chose me.
Vamp 1:
Now, right now, now.
Now are we His sons.
Now are we His sons, now are we.
It does not yet appear what we're gonna be,
but we know we're gonna be like Him.
Now, right now, now.
Now are we His sons.
Now are we His sons, now are we.
It does not yet appear what we're gonna be,
but we know we're gonna be like Him.
Now...
Vamp 2:
Right now
Vamp 3:
Oh, oh ooh.
Oh, right now.
Oh, oh ooh.
Oh, right now.
Vamp 2
Ending:
Now are we His sons.
Now are we His sons.
Now are we.
It does not yet appear what we're gonna be,
but we know we're gonna be like Him.
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Meaning & Inspiration
Released on June 22, 2018, Marvin Winans' "Now Are We" emerges as a powerful declaration of spiritual identity, immediately immersing the audience in its profound message without preamble. The song serves as a vibrant theological exploration, articulating the transformative truth of being adopted into God's family and the present reality of that divine sonship. It swiftly moves beyond mere aspiration, grounding the believer in the current, unshakable status conferred by divine grace, making it an anthem of assurance for anyone seeking to understand their standing with the Creator.
The narrative woven throughout "Now Are We" centers on the incredible privilege of being spiritually related to God, referred to reverently as the "Righteous one, the Holy One, the Father and the King." Winans beautifully conveys the inherent royalty and abundant inheritance that accompany this relationship, reminding us that as children of a King, we possess "ranks and royalty" and "many treasures." This mirrors scriptural truths found in Romans 8:17, which affirms believers as co-heirs with Christ, and Ephesians 1:3, which speaks of spiritual blessings in heavenly places. A pivotal moment arrives with the lines, "You may not feel like it nor may not look like it, but I am, I am, right now, right now His son." This segment masterfully addresses the human struggle with self-perception versus divine declaration, echoing 1 John 3:1-2, which states, "See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" This unwavering affirmation, despite outward appearances or personal emotions, anchors the believer in an unchangeable truth, fostering profound spiritual stability. The song then elevates this identity to a realm of "moving power and talk of victory," underscoring that our Heavenly Father is the Lord of all, and consequently, His children share in that authority and triumph, a concept beautifully articulated in Philippians 4:13 regarding strength through Christ.
The chorus then crescendos with a heartfelt query: "What manner of love is this, that He would choose a wretch like me, He chose me to be His son." This echoes the sentiment of 1 John 3:1, marveling at the boundless, unconditional love of God that elects individuals not based on merit but on His divine will. The choice is personal and transformative: "He picked me up and made me new, a vessel made for Him to use." This line directly alludes to the new creation reality in 2 Corinthians 5:17 ("Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come") and the divine craftsmanship described in Ephesians 2:10, where we are declared God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works. The song reiterates God's intentional choice, emphasizing purpose and divine utility for every believer. The bridge reinforces this profound question of God's love and His deliberate selection, allowing its weight to settle deeply within the spirit.
The Vamps are crucial to the song's impact, driving home the central theme of present identity. The repeated declaration, "Now, right now, now. Now are we His sons," is not merely a lyrical hook but a spiritual anchoring, asserting that this reality is not future-tense or conditional, but an immediate, immutable truth. This section also introduces a profound eschatological hope: "It does not yet appear what we're gonna be, but we know we're gonna be like Him." This powerful assertion directly references 1 John 3:2, a cornerstone of Christian hope: "Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is." Winans masterfully uses this biblical promise to bridge the present reality of sonship with the glorious, yet-to-be-fully-revealed future transformation, assuring us of ultimate conformity to Christ's image. The concluding repetitions in the Vamps and ending serve to etch this divine truth into the listener's consciousness, leaving an indelible mark of assurance and purpose. "Now Are We" is more than just a song; it's a sermonic declaration, a theological lesson set to music, designed to empower and remind every believer of their priceless identity and future in Christ, a magnificent testament to God’s unwavering love and plan.