Worship Central - For Your Glory Lyrics
Lyrics
We will dance, we will dance for Your glory,
We will dance, we will dance for Your glory,
We will dance for Your glory, Lord.
We will lift up a shout to adore You,
Every sound that we make, it is for You,
We will dance for Your glory, Lord.
For salvation's in this place,
You're the name by which we're saved: Jesus, Jesus.
Let Your name be lifted high,
As our thankful hearts now cry: Jesus, Jesus.
Lift up your heads, you ancient gates.
Be lifted up, you ancient doors:
The King is coming in, the King is coming in.
We lift up a shout to shake the skies.
Lift up a cry, 'be glorified!'
The King is coming in, the King is coming in.
We're the people of God with a song to sing,
And we're bringing our lives as an offering;
We will dance for Your glory, Lord.
And Your cross is the hope that we hold up high,
As we tell the whole world of Your love and life;
We will dance for Your glory, Lord.
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Glory to Glory - Worship Central (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
"For Your Glory," released by Worship Central on May 18, 2018, as part of the album *Glory to Glory*, is a powerful anthem designed to stir the soul and elevate the heart towards divine adoration. At its core, the song is an unreserved declaration of joyful surrender, an outward expression of a spirit captivated by the transformative power of God's love and salvation. The repeated refrain, "We will dance, we will dance for Your glory," isn't merely a musical hook; it encapsulates the song's central thesis: that every aspect of our lives, especially our moments of uninhibited celebration, should be dedicated to the magnification of God's name. This echoes the Old Testament call to worship with "joyful noise," as found in Psalm 100:1, which urges us to "shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth." The act of dancing here transcends mere physical movement; it symbolizes a profound inner liberation and gratitude, a testament to the freedom found in Christ.
The lyrical progression deepens this theme by explicitly naming the source of this liberation: "Jesus, Jesus." The song grounds its worship in the historical and theological reality of salvation through Jesus Christ, aligning with the foundational truth of Christianity, as stated in Acts 4:12: "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." This emphasis on Jesus' name being "lifted high" speaks directly to the biblical injunction to honor Him above all things, as described in Philippians 2:9-11: "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." The song powerfully asserts that our thankful hearts naturally lead us to this confession and proclamation.
A significant portion of the lyrics draws inspiration from the imagery of Psalm 24:7-10, particularly the verses commanding the ancient gates to "be lifted up." This scripture speaks of the triumphant entry of the "King of glory." In the context of the song, this King is unequivocally Jesus, preparing for His victorious reign. The anticipation of His coming, the call to "lift up a cry, 'be glorified!'" resonates with the eschatological hope found throughout Scripture, looking forward to the full consummation of God's kingdom. It’s a prophetic declaration, a readiness for His imminent presence and reign, acknowledging Him as the ultimate authority and glory.
The song culminates by identifying the worshippers as "the people of God," bringing their lives as an "offering." This is a direct callback to Romans 12:1, where believers are exhorted to "present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." The offering isn't just an act of praise; it's a complete surrender of one's being. Furthermore, the "cross is the hope that we hold up high" directly references the central tenet of Christian faith, the atoning sacrifice of Christ, as the singular basis for hope and the message that is to be shared with the world. This aligns with the Great Commission, where Jesus instructs His followers to "go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation" (Mark 16:15), a message rooted in His love and the eternal life He offers. "For Your Glory" serves as a vibrant musical exposition of these core biblical truths, encouraging a life lived in constant celebration and dedication to the magnificence of God.