Ricky Dillard - Our Father You Are Holy Lyrics
Lyrics
Hook: Choir Unison
Our Father, You are Holy
We give You glory,
And we bless Your name.
(Repeat and Modulate as Directed)
I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise, will be forever in mouth!
I love You Lord!
I adore You Lord!
I magnify You!
I glorify You!
You're wonderful!
(And we bless Your name!)
When I call the Lord, He answers me.
In times of trouble, He hides me.
He touches me, with my head lifted up.
(And we bless Your name!)
You're wonderful!
You're the King of Kings!
You're the Lord of Lords!
You're the Great I Am!
You're the Bread of Life!
My Healer
(And we bless Your name!)
My Deliverer!
My way-maker!
My Strong Tower in the weakest hour!
I give you glory!
(And we bless Your name!)
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Ricky Dillard - Our Father, You Are Holy
Meaning & Inspiration
"Our Father, You Are Holy," released on October 6, 2009, by Ricky Dillard, is a powerful declaration of divine sovereignty and praise, deeply rooted in the rich soil of Scripture. This track transcends mere musical composition; it is a vibrant act of worship, a testament to the enduring power of faith that echoes the sentiments found throughout the Psalms and the Gospels. The song immediately establishes its core message through its title and the recurring refrain, "Our Father, You are Holy." This phrase directly echoes the opening petition of the Lord's Prayer, as taught by Jesus in Matthew 6:9 and Luke 11:2, where the very first acknowledgement of God is His holiness. The lyrics then expand on this foundational truth, declaring, "We give You glory, and we bless Your name." This echoes the Psalmist's constant exhortation to praise God, as seen in Psalm 34:1, "I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth." The repetitive nature of the hook serves to engrain this central theme of unwavering adoration into the listener's spirit, mirroring the biblical call for persistent praise.
The song masterfully weaves together personal testimonies of God's faithfulness with universal affirmations of His character. Lines like "When I call the Lord, He answers me. In times of trouble, He hides me" directly resonate with passages such as Psalm 91:15, which promises, "He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him." This intimate acknowledgment of God's responsiveness in times of distress is a cornerstone of Christian experience, as affirmed by Jesus Himself in Matthew 7:7, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." The song then enumerates the multifaceted nature of God's power and provision, calling Him "the King of Kings," "the Lord of Lords," and "the Great I Am." These titles are not mere descriptors; they are profound theological statements. "King of Kings" and "Lord of Lords" are explicitly found in Revelation 17:14 and 19:16, emphasizing His supreme authority over all earthly rulers and powers. "The Great I Am" is a direct reference to God's self-declaration to Moses in Exodus 3:14, signifying His eternal, self-existent nature. Furthermore, the song highlights God as "The Bread of Life," a direct allusion to Jesus' discourse in John 6:35, where He declares, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." The inclusion of "My Healer" and "My Deliverer" points to the transformative power of God in overcoming sickness and oppression, aligning with numerous biblical accounts of miraculous healings and divine rescues, such as those found in the Psalms and the Gospels. Finally, the declaration of God as "My Strong Tower in the weakest hour" evokes imagery of divine protection and refuge, powerfully symbolized in Psalm 61:3, "For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy." Ricky Dillard's "Our Father, You Are Holy" is, therefore, more than just a song; it is a theological exposition set to music, a vibrant affirmation of God's character and His unwavering presence in the lives of believers, encouraging a deeper understanding and celebration of His holiness and power.