Lyrics
True praise,
I want to give you
true praise.
Not just from the lips of me,
only from the heart of me,
true praise
not just for the melody,
not just for wonderful harmony,
but true praise...
Chorus
(Sopranos) Is what I want to offer You,
(Altos/Tenors) I want to offer You true praise.
Bridge
Not for the crown that You give me,
as I try to run this race,
I want to behlod Your face,
I want to thank You for Your saving grace,
but most of all I want to give You praise.
Vamp
For the rest of my eternal life,
I want to give You
hallelujah, thank you Jesus, and for your glory;
real true, genuine praise...
Is what want to offer(Sopranoe Repeat)
you(sop hold out note)
Alto and Tenor
I want to(Slow)
I want to(slow)
I want to(fast)
I want to offer you
(Everybody)
True Praise
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
True Praise distinguishes worship that rises from inward devotion from praise offered merely through sound. The opening lines reject performance limited to lips, melody, or harmony and instead seek an offering that comes from the heart. Choir parts reinforce that central desire, while the repeated phrase gives the song the character of a sustained prayer rather than a display of vocal ability.
The bridge places gratitude for saving grace above recognition or reward. Its image of running a race and longing to behold the face of God suggests endurance directed toward communion with God, not the pursuit of a crown alone. Hebrews 13:15 closely supports the language of continually offering praise to God, while Psalm 51:15-17 connects spoken praise with the inner condition of the worshiper. The vamp extends that commitment into eternal life through hallelujah, thanksgiving, and glory. Across each section, genuine praise is presented as grateful, enduring, and centered on God rather than on musical excellence or personal gain.
Related Scripture
- Hebrews 13:15 The verse calls for a continual sacrifice of praise offered to God.
- Psalm 51:15-17 The psalm joins spoken praise with a sincere and humble heart.