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The !Audacious Band have provided the soundtrack to the !Audacious Revolution since 2004. Leading thousands of young people in worship at the !Audacious conference, the band have captured the passion of the !Audacious generation in praise and worship.
The band have written and recorded four albums so far, unashamedly shouting God’s praise with an enthusiasm that can only be described as…!Audacious. Cutting their teeth on the now legendary !Audacious Nights tours, the band continue to tour extensively across Britain every year with Youth Alive UK. 2009 brings some exciting new developments for the !Audacious Band, working alongside the Message Trust for !Audacious in August 09, as well as building an international schedule with tours booked in Poland, Singapore and Hong Kong.
The !Audacious Band understand that when live worship is combined with the passion of the rising generation something powerful happens. With a bold British sound, anthemic songs and relentless energy, be prepared for live worship like you’ve never experienced before.
Every revolution has a sound! The sound of the ‘Audacious Revolution’ is as raw and passionate as the heart of the thousand of worshippers who gather at the conferences and events each year. The sound is unique, fresh and edgy. The Audacious sound is breaking out!
Matt Hill
!Audacious Music
Be Thou My Vision
Audacious Lyrics
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Be all else but naught to me, save what you are;
and be my best thought in the day and the night,
In waking and sleeping, your presence my light.
Be thou my breastplate, my sword for the fight;
Lord be my whole armor and be my true might;
Be thou my soul's shelter, and be my strong tower:
Riches I seek not, nor man's empty praise:
Be thou mine inheritance now and always;
Lord you deserve all it
the first in my heart
O Sovereign of heaven, my treasure you are.
High King of heaven and heaven's bright sun,
Lord give me its joys after victory is won;
Great Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
still be thou my vision, O Ruler of all.
Be my life, my world my all
Be my father and my Lord
Be my life, my world my all
Be my father and my Lord
Be my life, my world my all
Be my father and my Lord
Be my life, my world my all
Be my father and my Lord
Be my life, my world my all
Be my father and my Lord
Be my life, my world my all
Be my father and my Lord
Be my life, my world my all
Be my father and my Lord
The song "Be Thou My Vision" by Audacious is a prayerful hymn that invokes the Lord's divine presence and guidance in every aspect of the songwriter's life. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the lyrics affirming that the Lord is the writer's all-consuming focus and that nothing else comes close to the Lord's significance in their life. The second verse then calls upon the Lord to be the writer's source of strength and protection, likening the Lord to a breastplate, a sword, and a sheltering tower. These images suggest that the writer sees the Lord not only as a spiritual guide but as a force to be reckoned with in their daily battles. Finally, the third verse expresses the writer's deep reverence for the Lord's sovereignty and worthiness, stating that nothing on this earth compares to the Lord's glory.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of surrender to the Lord's will, as the writer renounces any personal ambitions for wealth or praise and instead asks for the Lord's inheritance and treasures. This sentiment is echoed in the final lines of the last verse, where the writer acknowledges that no matter what happens, the Lord will always be their guiding force.
Overall, "Be Thou My Vision" is a moving expression of faith that emphasizes the writer's complete reliance on the Lord in every aspect of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart,
Lord, be my guide and my focus for everything I do, my passion and my purpose.
Be all else but naught to me, save what you are;
Nothing else besides your presence holds importance, Lord, for you are everything I need.
and be my best thought in the day and the night,
My thoughts should be filled with you, day and night, and nothing else should take precedence.
In waking and sleeping, your presence my light.
May your presence always shine upon me, guiding me when I'm awake and keeping me safe when I'm asleep.
Be thou my breastplate, my sword for the fight;
Lord, be my protector and defender in the battles of life, and give me strength to overcome adversity.
Lord be my whole armor and be my true might;
May you envelop me completely, Lord, and give me the strength to face any challenge that comes my way.
Be thou my soul's shelter, and be my strong tower:
You are my safe haven and my refuge, Lord, shielding me from harm and providing me with a solid foundation.
Lord lift me up heavenward, great Power of my power.
May you lift me up to greater heights with your power, Lord, and give me the strength to rise above all obstacles.
Riches I seek not, nor man's empty praise:
I do not desire wealth or the approval of others, Lord, for you and your love are all I need.
Be thou mine inheritance now and always;
May you be my greatest treasure, Lord, and my everlasting inheritance, forever and always.
O Sovereign of heaven, my treasure you are.
You are the ruler of heaven, Lord, and you are my ultimate treasure, the only one that truly matters.
High King of heaven and heaven's bright sun,
You are the highly exalted ruler of heaven, Lord, and you shine with the radiance of the sun.
Lord give me its joys after victory is won;
May I experience the joy of heaven, Lord, after I have successfully completed my earthly trials.
Great Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Lord, you are the greatest love in my heart, and no matter what happens, you will always be there for me.
still be thou my vision, O Ruler of all.
Despite anything that happens, Lord, you are always my guide and my vision, the one who rules over all things.
Be my life, my world my all
You are my everything, Lord, my life and my entire world, and I will trust and rely on you completely.
Be my father and my Lord
You are both my protector and my leader, Lord, and I give myself wholly to you as your child.
Contributed by Eva A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.