Paul Morton - Bow Down and Worship Him - Consuming Fire Sweet Perfume Lyrics
Lyrics
Bow down and worship Him,
Enter in Oh, enter in
Bow down and worship Him,
Worship Him Oh,worship Him
Bow down and worship Him,
Enter in Oh, enter in
Consuming fire Sweet perfume
His awesome presence fills this room
Bow down and worship Him,
Enter in Oh, enter in
Bow down and worship Him,
Worship Him Oh,worship Him
Bow down and worship Him,
Enter in Oh, enter in
Consuming fire Sweet perfume
His awesome presence fills this room
Consuming fire Sweet perfume
His awesome presence fills this room
This is holy ground
This is holy ground
This is holy ground
So come and bow down
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"Bow Down and Worship" Bishop Paul S. Morton lyrics
Meaning & Inspiration
Paul Morton's "Bow Down and Worship Him - Consuming Fire Sweet Perfume," released on August 11, 2023, arrives as a poignant reminder of the absolute majesty and intimate availability of the Divine. This composition strips away all pretense, offering a direct, profound call to a deeply personal encounter with God. Its essence lies in guiding the heart to a place of reverent adoration, distilling the vastness of God into an accessible, yet awe-inspiring, spiritual experience.
The song's core message is an unyielding invitation to complete surrender and worship. The repeated exhortation to "Bow down and worship Him, Enter in Oh, enter in" is more than a suggestion; it's a profound spiritual directive. To "bow down" evokes humility, a recognition of God’s supreme authority and worthiness, a posture echoed in numerous scriptures where creation bows before its Creator (Psalm 95:6, Philippians 2:10). This act isn't one of subjugation out of fear, but an embrace of truth—that God alone is sovereign and worthy of ultimate devotion. Simultaneously, the call to "enter in" speaks to intimacy, removing barriers and inviting a direct communion with the divine presence. This echoes the New Testament's promise of bold access to God's throne of grace through Christ (Hebrews 4:16), inviting us beyond the veil into the very Holy of Holies of His presence.
The true theological depth emerges in the powerful juxtaposition of "Consuming fire Sweet perfume." This isn't just poetic license; it encapsulates the dual nature of God's holiness and His loving invitation. The "consuming fire" is a biblical metaphor for God’s absolute purity, His unapproachable glory, and His righteous judgment, as seen in passages like Hebrews 12:29 and Deuteronomy 4:24, which warn of the fearsome holiness of God. Yet, this formidable aspect of God is immediately coupled with "Sweet perfume," a symbol deeply rooted in biblical worship, representing an offering pleasing and acceptable to God. Ephesians 5:2 speaks of Christ's sacrifice as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God, and Philippians 4:18 describes the offerings of believers as a "fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God." This profound pairing suggests that while God is uncontainably holy and powerful, He also desires and receives our worship as a delightful fragrance, transforming our reverence into an act of profound adoration. This duality teaches us that approaching God involves both holy fear and joyous intimacy, acknowledging His power while experiencing His grace.
The declaration that "His awesome presence fills this room" shifts the focus from an abstract theological concept to a tangible, immediate reality. This isn't just about a church building; it's about the manifest presence of God wherever hearts genuinely seek Him. This experience mirrors the Shekinah glory that filled the Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple, signifying God's tangible dwelling among His people (Exodus 40:34-35, 1 Kings 8:10-11). For the believer, this presence is personal and indwelling through the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16). The word "awesome" here is critical; it conveys a sense of wonder, reverence, and perhaps a touch of fear, reminding us of the unfathomable nature of the divine. When His presence fills a space, it transforms it, making it sacred.
This transformation is fully articulated in the final, resonant affirmation: "This is holy ground." This phrase immediately brings to mind Moses' encounter at the burning bush in Exodus 3:5, where God commanded him to remove his sandals because the place where he stood was sacred ground. The song proclaims that when God’s presence fills a space, and hearts respond with humility and worship, *that* space becomes holy. It’s not about a consecrated building but about a consecrated moment, a sacred encounter. The repeated emphasis on "This is holy ground" serves as a spiritual anchor, calling us to recognize the profound sacredness of God's immediate presence. Consequently, the instruction to "So come and bow down" becomes an automatic, intuitive response to such a revelation. It is an invitation not just to a physical posture, but to a spiritual stance—a life lived in constant acknowledgment of the holy, awesome, yet intimately present God, who transforms every moment of genuine worship into a sacred dwelling place. This powerful message calls every individual to seek and cherish these transformative encounters, fostering a deeper, more intentional relationship with the divine.