Lyrics
Jesus, come be the center
Jesus, we welcome You here
Jesus, come be the focus
Of all our praise
Jesus, come be the center
Jesus, we honor You here
Jesus, come be the focus
Of all our praise
Let it fill this place
You are worthy of all our devotion
You are worthy of all our love
You are worthy of all our attention
We lift You up
Yeah, we lift You up in this place
Jesus, You are the promise
Jesus, You are the prize
Jesus, You are the center
Of our hearts' delight
My Jesus, You are my promise
Jesus, You are my pride
Jesus, You are the center
Of our hearts' delight
You're my heart's delight
You're my heart's delight
You are worthy of all our devotion
You are worthy of all our love
You are worthy of all our attention
We lift You up
Yeah, we lift You up in this place
You make our hearts come alive
You make our hearts come alive
You make our hearts come alive
Yeah, you make our hearts come alive
You are worthy of all our devotion
You are worthy of all our love
You are worthy of all our attention
We lift You up
Yeah, we lift You up in this place
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Meaning & Inspiration
Jesus Come Be The Center is a direct prayer for Christ to receive undivided attention in gathered worship. Its repeated invitation asks Jesus to occupy the central place, while words such as welcome, honor, devotion, love, and praise describe the response offered to him. The song does not focus on personal achievement; it directs affection and attention toward the worthiness of Christ and celebrates his presence among worshipers.
The later verses name Jesus as promise, prize, and the delight of the heart. Those images suggest that communion with Christ is valued above competing aims. Colossians 1:18 provides a close biblical connection by describing Christ as preeminent in everything, while Philippians 3:8 speaks of knowing Christ as surpassingly valuable. The recurring claim that he makes hearts come alive also fits the song’s movement from welcome to renewed devotion. Altogether, the lyric functions as a corporate prayer that Christ would remain the focus of praise and affection.
Related Scripture
- Colossians 1:18 Paul describes Christ as preeminent in everything.
- Philippians 3:8 Paul regards knowing Christ as surpassing every competing gain.