Micah Tyler - Glory Be Lyrics
Lyrics
God saw me found, while sinner still
He wore my wrath on Calvary's hill
The cost is life for all my debt
I was bought the day God bled
Once enemies, now heir of Christ
When mercy turned so jealous wild
And drowned my shame in forgetful seas
The wrath of God brought life to me
Glory be, Glory be
To the one who freed me from me
Then Jacob's God ran to my cry
And wrestled down all of my fight
And humbled all of my willful pride
This prodigal, now a grateful child
Glory be, Glory be
To the one who freed me from me
Oh praise the conquerer of my soul
The one who never let me go
My heart has found true love and home in the arms of God
Oh praise the conquerer of my soul
The one who never let me go
My heart has found true love and home in the arms of God
Glory be, Glory be
To the one who freed me from me from me
Glory be, Glory be
To the one who freed me from me from me
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
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Glory Be
Meaning & Inspiration
Micah Tyler's "Glory Be," released on May 9, 2014, stands as a powerful testament to the transformative work of divine grace. This song is not merely a collection of verses and choruses; it is a profound journey into the heart of the Gospel, articulating the radical shift from spiritual alienation to intimate fellowship with God. At its core, the message unpacks the incredible, often counterintuitive, truth that humanity's deepest deliverance comes through divine intervention, specifically through the sacrificial love embodied in Jesus Christ. It immediately draws the listener into a narrative of personal redemption, rooted in ancient theological truths, offering both solace and a stirring call to worship.
The opening lines immediately confront the stark reality of humanity's fallen state and God's overwhelming response. The profound statement that "God saw me found, while sinner still" directly echoes Romans 5:8, which declares that "God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." This foundational truth highlights not human worthiness but divine initiative. The declaration that the Savior "wore my wrath on Calvary's hill" is a direct reference to the doctrine of substitutionary atonement, where Christ bore the penalty for humanity's sin, absorbing the just wrath of God so that believers might be spared. The cost, indeed, was "life for all my debt," as beautifully captured by 1 Peter 1:18-19, confirming redemption not through fleeting things, but "with the precious blood of Christ." The transition from "enemies, now heir of Christ" encapsulates the miraculous reconciliation wrought through the cross, moving from separation to adoption, as outlined in Colossians 1:21-22 and Romans 8:17, where believers become co-heirs with Christ. The imagery of "mercy turned so jealous wild" and drowning "shame in forgetful seas" speaks to the boundless, fervent nature of God's compassion and complete forgiveness, reminiscent of Micah 7:19, where God "will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea." Crucially, the song articulates the paradox that "The wrath of God brought life to me," underscoring that the justice required by God's holiness, executed on Christ, is precisely what makes eternal life available to a repentant heart, fulfilling Romans 6:23.
The recurring chorus, "Glory be, Glory be / To the one who freed me from me," is arguably the song's most piercing and resonant statement. This liberation is not just from the external bondage of sin or its consequences, but from the internal tyranny of self—the pride, self-will, and destructive tendencies that separate individuals from their Creator and true purpose. It points to a deep spiritual surrender, where the battle within is yielded to divine authority, echoing the Apostle Paul's own struggle and subsequent triumph in Christ found in Romans 7 and Galatians 2:20. This freedom signifies the ongoing process of sanctification, where God reshapes desires and aligns the human spirit with His perfect will.
Moving into the second verse, the lyrics paint vivid pictures of divine encounter and personal transformation. "Jacob's God ran to my cry / And wrestled down all of my fight" powerfully invokes the biblical narrative of Jacob wrestling with God at Peniel in Genesis 32. This imagery symbolizes the often-painful, yet ultimately transformative, process where human stubbornness and pride are confronted and broken, leading to a new identity and a deeper reliance on God. This wrestling, though difficult, ultimately "humbled all of my willful pride," preparing the way for genuine submission. The heartfelt confession, "This prodigal, now a grateful child," directly references the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15, embodying the journey of rebellion, repentance, and the overwhelming, unconditional welcome back into the Father's embrace. It is a testament to the fact that no sin is too great for God's mercy to overcome, and no one is too far gone to be brought home.
The song's bridge serves as a profound declaration of praise and unwavering assurance. "Oh praise the conqueror of my soul / The one who never let me go" celebrates Christ's ultimate victory over sin, death, and all spiritual enemies, as well as His steadfast faithfulness. This promise of never being let go resonates deeply with scriptures like John 10:28-29 and Romans 8:38-39, which assure believers of God's enduring love and secure grip on their lives, regardless of circumstance or adversary. The conclusion that "My heart has found true love and home in the arms of God" captures the essence of spiritual belonging and fulfillment that only divine communion can provide. It's a declaration of ultimate peace and purpose, found not in worldly pursuits but in the intimate presence of the Creator. The repeated "Hallelujah" at the close of the song is a simple, yet overflowing, expression of pure adoration, summarizing the profound gratitude and joy that permeates every aspect of this deeply meaningful musical offering. "Glory Be" masterfully guides its audience through the entire redemptive narrative, fostering a genuine sense of awe and prompting sincere devotion to the God who relentlessly pursues and radically transforms.