Lyrics
Because of Who You Are
I praise you Lord, 'cause you died to take my place
I thank you Lord, for your amazing grace
I bless you Lord, you're the one that I adore
I love you Lord, because of who you are
I trust you Lord, 'cause you hold the word in place
You made it all in less than seven days
I see you Lord, when I look near and I look far
I love you Lord, because of who you are
Chorus:
The mountain peaks the oceans wide
They speak your name they testify
To all that is and all that was and all that is to come
You're the Great I Am, You're the Holy One
You're the One and Only Son of God
I hear you Lord, when you whisper in my ear
To comfort me and let me know you're near
You come to me, I don't have to wish upon no star
I love you, Lord, because of who you are
(Chorus)
I know you Lord 'cause you reached out your hand
To rescue me and show me how to stand
In truth and love, more than I could ever, ever ask for
I love you, Lord, because of who you are
(Chorus)
You are the start, you are the end, you are the savior,
And my friend
You are the life, you are the breath,
You are the love that conquers death
You bring the sun, you bring the rain, you bring
The peace amidst the pain
You're everything that's good and right, you are the
Change in my life (x3)
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Meaning & Inspiration
The song gives children a broad confession of praise centered on the identity and works of God. Each verse names a reason for worship: Christ takes the place of sinners, grace brings rescue, creation displays divine wisdom, and the presence of God offers comfort. The chorus looks to mountains and oceans as witnesses to their Creator, then identifies God as the Great I Am and Jesus as the holy Son of God.
Its final sections gather these themes into a simple account of Christian trust. God reaches out to rescue, teaches truth and love, brings peace amid pain, and gives life that conquers death. The title phrase keeps praise anchored in who God is rather than only in received blessings. Biblical themes appear throughout: the divine name recalls Exodus 3, creation testifies to God as in Psalm 19, and the description of Christ holding all things together resembles Colossians 1. The direct language, repeated chorus, and catalog of divine attributes fit the song well for children learning the foundations of worship.
Related Scripture
- Exodus 3:14 God reveals the divine name represented by the song phrase Great I Am.
- Psalm 19:1 The heavens proclaim the glory and creative work of God, matching the testimony of creation in the chorus.
- Colossians 1:16-17 The passage says all things were created through Christ and are held together in him.