Worship Central - Pray Lyrics
Lyrics
Instrumental
Verse 1
Our Father high above
Hallowed be Your name
Reveal to us again who You are
All things are possible
God of the miracle
Oh, let Your will be done
Chorus
We pray
For heaven here today
Your Kingdom to reign always
Here on earth as in heaven
Here on earth as in heaven
Verse 2
You give us all we need
Forgive us everything
Help us to love as You have loved us
Now come and build Your throne
As we go where You go
God our deliverer
Chorus
We pray
For heaven here today
Your Kingdom to reign always
Here on earth as in heaven
Here on earth as in heaven
Instrumental
Bridge
Yours is the kingdom
The power and glory
Now and forever, amen
Yours is the kingdom
The power and glory
Now and forever, amen
Amen
Chorus
We pray
For heaven here today
Your Kingdom to reign always
Here on earth as in heaven
Here on earth as in heaven...
Outro
Here on earth as in heaven
We pray to God
Video
Pray - Worship Central (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on May 18, 2018, "Pray" by Worship Central stands as a powerful invocation, deeply rooted in the Lord's Prayer, offering a profound reflection on Christian discipleship and the Kingdom of God. The song doesn't merely present a melody; it unfolds as a prayer set to music, encouraging listeners to actively participate in God's work on earth. The opening lines, "Our Father high above, Hallowed be Your name," immediately ground the song in the established practice of addressing God, echoing Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:9: "This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.’" This establishes the song's core purpose: to facilitate a deeper connection with the divine and to align human will with God's. The declaration that "All things are possible, God of the miracle" directly references the boundless power of God, a truth woven throughout Scripture, such as in Mark 10:27 where Jesus states, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God." The song's request, "Oh, let Your will be done," is a central tenet of faith, a surrender to divine sovereignty found in the petition "your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:10). This petition is further expanded in the chorus, "We pray, For heaven here today, Your Kingdom to reign always, Here on earth as in heaven." This isn't a passive wish for a future paradise, but an active yearning for God's reign to manifest in the present, transforming our communities and lives according to heavenly principles. This aligns with the concept of the Kingdom of God, which Jesus inaugurated and called his followers to seek first, as stated in Matthew 6:33: "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Verse two delves into the practical outworking of this prayer, recognizing God's provision: "You give us all we need, Forgive us everything." This directly mirrors the petitions in the Lord's Prayer concerning daily bread and forgiveness, as seen in Matthew 6:11 and 6:12 respectively. Crucially, the song moves beyond personal needs to outward expression of faith: "Help us to love as You have loved us." This is the foundational command of Christian ethics, the Great Commandment, and Jesus' new commandment to love one another as he loved us (John 13:34). The call to "come and build Your throne, As we go where You go, God our deliverer" signifies an active participation in God's redemptive mission, embracing the calling to be God's hands and feet in the world, echoing the sent-out nature of discipleship. The bridge, "Yours is the kingdom, The power and glory, Now and forever, amen," is a powerful affirmation of God's ultimate authority and eternal reign, directly referencing the doxology often appended to the Lord's Prayer. This declaration of God's inherent sovereignty, power, and glory provides a robust theological foundation for the entire prayer and the aspirations expressed within the song. Ultimately, "Pray" by Worship Central serves as more than a song; it's a dynamic spiritual practice, a theological statement, and an inspirational call to action, urging believers to actively participate in bringing God's Kingdom into tangible reality on earth, just as it exists in heaven.