His songs include Come, now is the time to worship, which is reached the top 5 on the CCLI charts. Other songs include Hope of the nations, Faithful One, Refiner’s Fire, and Hallelujah (Your love is amazing).
Today , his latest recording with Integrity was released in the summer of 2004 on CD and DVD and was the #2 selling Christian CD in Canada for 2004. Today is also one of the featured songs for the summer 05 gatherings of Promise Keepers in the USA . In May 2005, Brian received two SHAI awards (Canada’s Peoples' Choice Gospel Music Awards); “Worship Album of the year” for “Today” & “Male Soloist of the Year”.
He is also developing a musical of hope based on Luke 15 called ‘Return’, and preparing for his 3rd recording with Integrity Media which will be released in 2006.
He and his family (wife of 20 years Joyce, and 6 children) live in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.
First
Brian Doerksen Lyrics
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All the love we give you've given first
All the love we give you've given first
All the love we give you've given first
When we offer your our lives
Every sacrifice is given first
Who've given first
Attending others needs who served us first
Who served us first
Yeah, is nothing we can't do, that you not done for us
Father you're a sorcerer, that's love
So we love to give you because you gave so much
Now we live to love because you're person of trust
So we love to give you because you gave so much
Now we live to love because you're person of trust
You loved us first
All the love we give you've given first
All the love we give you've given first
All the love we give you've given first
All the love we give you've given first
When you walk in faithfulness keeping cover
You're faithful first, faithful first
When you run to win the prize, to reach the finish line
You're running first, running first
Every path we suffer on, you have walked before
Every victory we won it's yours
So we love to give you because you gave so much
Now we live to love because you're person of trust
So we love to give you because you gave so much
Now we live to love because you're person of trust
So we love to give you because you gave so much
Now we live to love because you're person of trust
So we love to give you because you gave so much
Now we live to love because you're person of trust
All the love we give you've given first
All the love we give you've given first
All the love we give you've given first
All the love we give you've given first.
The lyrics of Brian Doerksen’s song “First” convey a message of gratitude towards God for His ultimate sacrifice of love. The repeated lines, “All the love we give you’ve given first,” emphasize the idea that God loved us before we even knew how to love Him back. This love is demonstrated through the various sacrifices people make in their lives to serve others and to serve God. The lyrics highlight that any service or sacrifice people make is only possible because of God’s grace and love.
The song speaks of the faithfulness and trustworthiness of God in our lives. The phrase “When you walk in faithfulness keeping cover, You’re faithful first, faithful first” means that even in the face of hardship and adversity, God has always been there to protect and guide His followers. The lyrics also touch on the idea that every victory we have won in our lives is only possible because of God's grace and mercy. The song ultimately conveys the importance of showing love and gratitude towards God, who loved and gave first.
Line by Line Meaning
All the love we give you've given first
Our love for you is only possible because you loved us first.
When we offer your our lives
When we dedicate our lives to you.
Every sacrifice is given first
Every act of sacrifice we make is inspired by your example of sacrifice.
Attending others needs who served us first
When we serve the needs of others, we do so in recognition of the ways in which you have served us.
Yeah, is nothing we can't do, that you not done for us
There is nothing we can do that you have not already done for us.
Father you're a sorcerer, that's love
Our love for you is nothing compared to your love for us, it is like magic.
So we love to give you because you gave so much
We express our love for you by giving back the love you have given us.
Now we live to love because you're person of trust
We live our lives in love and trust because of our relationship with you.
When you walk in faithfulness keeping cover
Your faithfulness inspires and guides us in our own journey.
You're faithful first, faithful first
You are always faithful to us first, before we even know it.
When you run to win the prize, to reach the finish line
You lead us in life and urge us to aim for the ultimate goal.
You're running first, running first
You run ahead of us, leading the way and showing us how to navigate life.
Every path we suffer on, you have walked before
You have experienced all of our struggles and are with us every step of the way.
Every victory we won it's yours
Our successes are due to your guidance, support, and love.
Now we live to love because you're person of trust
We are inspired to live a life of love and trust because we have complete faith in you.
Contributed by Elizabeth V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.