To Honor You
Bob Fitts Lyrics


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Teach us oh Lord
To number our days
That we may be wise
In all that we say and do
Come and teach us to honor You

Strengthen our hearts
That we may declare
Your wonders oh God
Such compassion and care for all
Teach us to honor You

And we will praise You Lord
And we will praise You Lord
And we will praise You Lord
And we will praise You Lord

As we set our hearts to
To build this house in PraiseB
May the beauty of our God
Be on our face

And we will praise You Lord
And we will praise You Lord





And we will praise You Lord
And we will praise You Lord

Overall Meaning

The song "To Honor You" by Bob Fitts is a prayer of surrender and devotion to God. The first verse speaks of the importance of living our lives with wisdom, recognizing that each day is a gift from God that we are responsible for stewarding. The prayer acknowledges our need for God's instruction and guidance in how we live and how we honor Him. The second verse asks God to strengthen our hearts, so that we may declare His wonders and all the ways that He cares for us and others. The focus is on living a life that honors God, rather than on ourselves. The chorus is an expression of praise to God, affirming our commitment to honor Him in all that we say and do.


The bridge talks about building a house in praise of God, and seeking His beauty to be reflected in our lives. The imagery points to the transformation that happens when we center our lives around God and seek to honor Him above all else. The song ends with a final declaration of praise to God, as a response to His goodness and faithfulness.


Overall, "To Honor You" is a beautiful and heartfelt expression of devotion to God. It is a reminder that our lives matter and that we have a purpose beyond ourselves – to honor and serve God. The prayer for wisdom, strength of heart, and guidance is a universal one that speaks to the human experience, and the call to live a life that honors God is a worthy and noble pursuit.


Line by Line Meaning

Teach us oh Lord
We ask for guidance, wisdom and knowledge from God


To number our days
To recognize the value and limited time of our lives


That we may be wise
To gain deeper understanding and judgement in our thoughts and actions


In all that we say and do
In every word and action we take


Come and teach us to honor You
We ask for God's instruction and guidance to pay respect and acknowledge His presence


Strengthen our hearts
We ask for the fortification of our hearts and inner strength to faithfully pursue what God commands


That we may declare
So that we can speak out and proclaim the greatness of God's deeds


Your wonders oh God
The miraculous and supernatural things that God has done and continues to do


Such compassion and care for all
Referring to God's boundless, unfailing love for all people and living things


Teach us to honor You
Again, asking for God's guidance in how to glorify and exalt Him


And we will praise You Lord
We will actively express admiration and respect for our God


As we set our hearts to
As we prepare ourselves to...


To build this house in Praise
To create an atmosphere of adoration and reverence, perhaps referencing a physical building or church


May the beauty of our God
The goodness, splendor and glory of God


Be on our face
To radiate from our appearances and countenances


And we will praise You Lord
Further emphasizing our commitment to honor and adore God


And we will praise You Lord
Continuing to assert our devotion to God


And we will praise You Lord
Repeating the promise to worship and revere God


And we will praise You Lord
Emphatically expressing our intent to glorify and worship God




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