Passion City Church - Here I Am To Worship Lyrics
Lyrics
Light of the world, You stepped down into darkness
Opened my eyes, let me see
Beauty that made this heart adore You
Hope of a life spent with You
And here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
King of all days
Oh, so highly exalted
Glorious in heaven above
Humbly You came to the earth You created
All for love's sake became poor
And here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
x4
Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
x2
I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
x2
Video
Here I Am To Worship / The Call - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Passion City Church's rendition of "Here I Am To Worship" (often associated with the "The Call" album from Hillsong Worship, released in 2017) stands as a profound declaration of devotion, rooted deeply in the very heart of Christian worship. This song is far more than a catchy melody; it's a sonic tapestry woven from a deep understanding of God's character and His boundless love, as revealed throughout Scripture. The essence of "Here I Am To Worship" centers on an unreserved surrender of self to the Creator, a willing offering of one's entire being in response to His overwhelming glory and sacrifice. The narrative of this worship anthem draws directly from the Gospel, reflecting the believer's response to the transformative power of Christ's love and the immutability of God's faithfulness. It echoes the sentiment found in Psalm 96:8, which calls us to "Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him." This Passion City Church version particularly captures a sense of intimate encounter, a direct and personal invitation to approach God, not out of obligation, but from a place of genuine awe and gratitude. The arrangement amplifies this, building with a dynamic yet reverent intensity that mirrors the escalating emotions of a soul truly beholding the divine. It’s a musical embodiment of the Apostle Paul’s plea in Romans 12:1, encouraging believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, which is their spiritual worship. The power of the song lies in its ability to lift the gaze from our own circumstances to the eternal reality of God’s presence, urging us to lay down our anxieties and present ourselves fully in adoration. The repeated affirmation, "Here I am to worship," becomes a powerful mantra, a covenant spoken from the core of one’s being, aligning with Jesus’ own words in John 4:23-24, where He states that true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him. This rendition serves as a beautiful invitation to engage in that very kind of worship, to bring our unvarnished selves before the King of Kings, finding in His presence a complete and all-satisfying response to His magnificent grace.