Victory Worship - This Is Your Church Lyrics
Lyrics
VERSE 1
We, Your people, all together
Bring You honor
Give You reverence
Standing as one in Your Presence
VERSE 2
By Your Spirit, You have called us
A chosen people
Sons and daughters
Standing as one in Your presence
CHORUS 1
This is Your Church
God build it
This Your Church
God build it
Jesus, Cornerstone
God build it
VERSE 3
Help us stay true to our purpose
Let our light shine in the darkness
Going as one with Your presence
VERSE 4
Let the gospel
Alive within us
Shake our cities
Shake the nations
Send us as one with Your presence
BRIDGE
We stand secure upon the rock of Jesus Christ
A firm foundation that can never be denied
Against His Church no power of hell could overcome
Our God is on our side
TAG
Yes, He is always on our side
CHORUS 2
Kami’y sa ’Yo, O Kristo
Kami’y sa ’Yo, O Kristo
Panginoon
Aming Diyos, O Kristo
Video
This Is Your Church (Live) - Victory Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on September 9, 2022, as part of the *Yahweh (Instrumental)* album, Victory Worship's "This Is Your Church" immediately declares a profound truth: the Church is not primarily a physical edifice but a living, breathing assembly of God’s people. This powerful anthem encapsulates the essence of Christian identity and purpose, reminding listeners that they are the chosen vessel through which God works in the world. The song builds on the biblical understanding that believers, gathered by the Holy Spirit, form the body of Christ, a concept vividly articulated in 1 Peter 2:9, which describes followers of Christ as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." This collective identity and shared mission form the bedrock of the song's message, encouraging unity and divine connection from its opening lines.
The initial verses set a reverent tone, describing "We, Your people, all together / Bring You honor / Give You reverence / Standing as one in Your Presence." This vision of a unified body in worship is central to the Christian experience, mirroring the call to unity found in Psalm 133:1, "How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!" It quickly transitions to acknowledge the divine initiative, stating, "By Your Spirit, You have called us / A chosen people / Sons and daughters." This highlights the Holy Spirit's indispensable role in gathering believers, aligning with Romans 8:14-16, where the Spirit testifies to our adoption as children of God. The designation "chosen people" directly references passages like Ephesians 1:4, confirming our predestined purpose in Christ.
The chorus serves as the song's central prayer and declaration: "This is Your Church / God build it / This Your Church / God build it / Jesus, Cornerstone / God build it." This is a potent plea for divine construction, acknowledging Jesus as the "Cornerstone." This imagery is critical, drawing directly from Isaiah 28:16 and Ephesians 2:20, which state that the Church is "built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone." It is a fervent request for God to establish and strengthen His assembly according to His perfect design, emphasizing that true growth and foundation come from Him alone.
As the song progresses, it shifts from identity to mission. Verse 3, "Help us stay true to our purpose / Let our light shine in the darkness / Going as one with Your presence," reflects Jesus' command in Matthew 5:14-16 to be the "light of the world" and let that light shine for all to see. It’s a prayer for faithfulness and effective witness in a world longing for hope. This leads directly into the expansive vision of Verse 4: "Let the gospel / Alive within us / Shake our cities / Shake the nations / Send us as one with Your presence." This powerful aspiration captures the transformative potential of the Gospel, recalling Acts 17:6, where early Christians were accused of "turning the world upside down." It speaks to the active, world-changing mandate of the Church, rooted in the Great Commission given in Matthew 28:19-20.
The bridge provides a robust declaration of security and divine protection: "We stand secure upon the rock of Jesus Christ / A firm foundation that can never be denied / Against His Church no power of hell could overcome / Our God is on our side." This reinforces the cornerstone theme and adds the enduring rock imagery from Matthew 16:18, where Jesus proclaims, "On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." This is a bold affirmation of spiritual victory and God's unwavering presence, echoing Romans 8:31, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" The subsequent tag, "Yes, He is always on our side," solidifies this assurance, instilling profound confidence in the believer. The song concludes with a powerful, intimate declaration in Filipino: "Kami’y sa ’Yo, O Kristo / Kami’y sa ’Yo, O Kristo / Panginoon / Aming Diyos, O Kristo." This translates to "We are Yours, O Christ / We are Yours, O Christ / Lord / Our God, O Christ," deeply reinforcing the surrender and belonging declared throughout the English sections. This personal and collective affirmation of ownership by Christ beautifully extends the message of allegiance and identity, making the prayer even more intimate and encompassing for a diverse body of believers. "This Is Your Church" serves as both a reminder and a call to action, inspiring believers to embrace their divine calling, stand united, and boldly carry the light of the Gospel to every corner of the earth, confident in the unshakeable foundation of Christ.