Michael W. Smith - You are Holy Lyrics
Lyrics
You are holy (you are holy)
You are mighty (you are mighty)
You are worthy (you are worthy)
Worthy of praise (worthy of praise)
I will follow (I will follow)
I will listen (I will listen)
I will love you (I will love you)
All of my days (all of my days)
Chorus:
I will sing to (You're the lord of lords)
And worship (You're the king of kings)
The king who (You're are mighty God)
Is worthy (Lord of everything)
I will love and (You're Emmanuel)
Adore him (You're the Great I am)
O will bow down (You're the Prince of Peace)
before him (Who is the lamb)
I will sing to (You're the living God)
And worship (You're my saving grace)
The king who (You will reign forever)
Is worthy (You're the ancient of days)
I will love and (You're the Alpha, Omega)
Adore him (Beginning and End)
I will bow down (You're my Savior, Messiah)
Before him (Redeemer and friend)
You're my prince of peace
and I will live my life for you
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You are Holy (Prince of Peace) - Michael W. Smith
Meaning & Inspiration
Michael W. Smith's "You Are Holy," released as part of his 2002 album *Worship Again*, stands as a powerful declaration of adoration and surrender. This track isn't merely a collection of pleasant sounds; it’s an anthem designed to elevate the listener's focus to the divine. The song’s core message revolves around acknowledging God's supreme nature – His holiness, might, and worthiness – and articulating a personal commitment to follow, listen, and love Him throughout one's entire existence. This profound theme echoes throughout Scripture, from the prophetic pronouncements in Isaiah 6:3, where the seraphim cry, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty," to the psalmist’s plea for devotion in Psalm 119:2, "Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart."
The chorus of "You Are Holy" expands this theological understanding by enumerating a rich tapestry of divine titles that speak to His multifaceted character and redemptive work. Phrases like "Lord of lords," "King of kings," and "mighty God" directly reference passages like Revelation 19:16 and Deuteronomy 10:17, underscoring His supreme authority and power. The inclusion of "Emmanuel," meaning "God with us" (Matthew 1:23), and "the Great I Am," a clear allusion to God's self-declaration to Moses in Exodus 3:14, emphasizes His immanence and eternal nature. The song further glorifies Him as "Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6) and "the Lamb," a powerful symbol of Christ's sacrificial love and atonement found in John 1:29. The progression through titles like "living God," "saving grace," and "Ancient of Days" (Daniel 7:9) builds a comprehensive picture of His enduring presence and redemptive power. Finally, the declaration that He is "Alpha, Omega, Beginning and End" (Revelation 1:8) encapsulates His sovereignty over all of time and existence. The concluding lines, "You're my Savior, Messiah, Redeemer and friend," crystallize the personal relationship the song invites, mirroring the intimate understanding of God's love described in verses like John 15:15 and Psalm 18:2. The song’s ultimate prayer, to live one's life for Him, is a direct response to the profound love and salvation He offers, aligning perfectly with the call to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, which is our reasonable service (Romans 12:1). "You Are Holy" serves as a potent reminder and a compelling invitation to dedicate our lives to the One who is undeniably worthy of all worship and praise.