In 2008, after five solo album releases, and nine with Passion, Tomlin made the move from Texas to Atlanta to be a worship leader for Giglioβs new church, Passion City Church, with its first service being held in February of 2009. Tomlin has since released four solo worship albums, two Christmas albums, and one live album.
In 2013, Tomlinβs seventh album Burning Light debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, becoming only the fourth album by a Christian artist to top that chart, along with Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) by Bob Carlisle, You Light Up My Life by LeeAnn Rimes, both in 1997, and TobyMac's Eye On It in 2012.
Tomlin has recorded some of the most famous songs ever in Christian music, such as How Great Is Our God, Holy Is The Lord, Our God, and Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)
Throughout his successful career, Tomlin has won 22 GMA Dove Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and a Grammy.
Chris Tomlinβs discography: The Noise We Make (2001)Not To Us (2002)Arriving (2004)Live From Austin Music Hall (2005)See The Morning (2006)Hello Love (2008)Glory In The Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship (2009) And If Our God Is For Usβ¦ (2010)How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011)Burning Lights (2013) Love Ran Red (2014)Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship (2015) Never Lose Sight (2016)
Here I Am To Worship-Chris Tomlin
Chris Tomlin Lyrics
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You stepped down into darkness.
Opened my eyes,
Let me see.
Beauty that made this heart adore you
Hope of a life spent with you
And here I am to worship,
Here I am to say that you're my god
You're altogether lovely,
Altogether worthy,
Altogether wonderful to me.
King of all days,
Oh, so highly exalted.
Glorious in heaven above.
Humbly you came
To the earth you created
All for love's sake became poor.
And here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that you're my god
You're altogether lovely.
Altogether worthy,
Altogether wonderful to me.
I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
And I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
No, I'll never know how much it cost
Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that you're my god
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
And here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that you're my god
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful
Wonderful wonderful
Yes you are god
I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
The song "Here I Am To Worship" is a powerful worship song that reflects on the greatness and love of God. The first verse speaks of how the light of the world, which is Jesus, stepped down into darkness to open our eyes and reveal the beauty of God that makes our hearts adore Him. The second verse talks about how God, the king of all days, humbly came to the earth he created, all for love's sake, and became poor to save us from our sins. The chorus repeats the singer's desire to worship and bow down to God, acknowledging His love and worthiness.
The bridge of the song is a powerful reminder of the cost of our salvation. The singer reflects on the fact that they will never fully comprehend the great sacrifice that Jesus made by taking our sins upon Himself and dying on the cross. Despite this, the singer knows that they are called to worship and honor God for His amazing love.
"Here I Am To Worship" has become a beloved worship song around the world and is often sung in churches and at Christian events. It reminds us of God's love and sacrifice, and calls us to worship Him with all our hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
Light of the world,
Referring to Jesus as the light of the world
You stepped down into darkness.
How Jesus came down from heaven into the darkness of the world to save us all
Opened my eyes,
How Jesus opened the eyes of the blind in a spiritual sense by showing them the truth
Let me see.
How faith in Jesus allows us to see the world in a clearer, more positive way
Beauty that made this heart adore you
How the beauty of God's creation makes us adore and appreciate Him more
Hope of a life spent with you
The hope and promise of eternal life in heaven with God
And here I am to worship,
The singer is expressing their desire to worship God
Here I am to bow down,
The artist is humbling themselves before God
Here I am to say that you're my god
The artist is professing their faith and devotion to God
You're altogether lovely,
God is completely beautiful, pure, and good
Altogether worthy,
God is completely deserving of our love and worship
Altogether wonderful to me.
God is completely wonderful and amazing in the eyes of the artist
King of all days,
Referring to God as the ruler of all time
Oh, so highly exalted.
God is exalted and praised above all other beings
Glorious in heaven above.
God's glory is present in heaven above
Humbly you came
Referring to the humility of Jesus in coming to earth
To the earth you created
Referring to how God created the earth and then sent His son to it
All for love's sake became poor.
Referring to how Jesus gave up his kingly status to come to earth and ultimately die for our sins
I'll never know how much it cost
The singer acknowledges that they will never fully understand the sacrifice Jesus made for humanity
To see my sin upon that cross
Jesus took the punishment for our sins by dying on the cross and the artist is acknowledging and humbly accepting that fact
No, I'll never know how much it cost
Reiterating that the artist will never fully comprehend the sacrifice Jesus made
Yes you are god
The artist is declaring their belief in God's existence and power
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: DEBBIE SMITH, MICHAEL W. SMITH, MICHAEL WHITAKER SMITH, PAUL BALOCHE
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PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS. IT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU COULD EVER DO AND IT ONLY TAKES A FEW MINUTES
ARE YOU 100% SURE THAT IF YOU DIED TODAY THAT YOU WOULD GO TO HEAVEN? (CLICK 'READ MORE')
There are some things that you should know:
1. Realize that you are a sinner and in need of a Savior:
Ro 3:23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;"
Ro 3:10 "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:"
It all began when the first humans, Adam and Eve were created and God put them in the garden of Eden. God created them perfect to live in fellowship with Him. There was no death or sorrow. God told them not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. They disobeyed God and as a result, sin entered into the world. The pain, which this world sees, is the result of sin.
2. Because of our sins, we die both spiritually and physically, but God sent His Son to die so that you can have a chance not to have to go to hell by accepting what He did on the cross:
Ro 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Ro 5:8 "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Every person who has ever lived is a sinner and is not righteous because we do bad things. A sin is a crime against God, just as if you steal something at the store, it is punishable by going to jail. It's the same thing with sin. Lying, stealing, sex before marriage, pride, hatred, ect. are all sins. Hell is a prison for those who commit crimes against God. Thatβs because you must be perfect in order to get to heaven. No matter how well you live your life from then on, you have already sinned, which will be punished if you are not pardoned. If you commit a crime, and then live as a good citizen you still will go to jail for the crime you committed. Right? Just as the President can pardon a crime so you won't go to jail, Jesus can pardon your sins so that you do not go to hell, and can go to heaven when you die. You wonβt have to pay for your own sins because Jesus already did that for you. But if you reject the pardon that He offers, you will have to pay for your own sins by going to hell.
3. If you will confess Jesus Christ as Your Lord, place your Faith in Him and Believe in your heart that He died, shed His blood and rose again as a sacrifice for your sins, you will be saved (from hell).
Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Heb 9:22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
You cannot get to heaven by being a good person, going to church, baptism or any other way other than by turning to Jesus, believing in your heart that He died on the cross and rose from the dead for your sins and placing your Faith in Him. While these are good things to do, some people believe that they will get to heaven, but your Faith must be in Christ and His sacrifice alone and nothing else, giving your life to Him.
Eph 2:8,9 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.
Ro 10:9,10;13 "that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved..For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
4. You must submit your life to Jesus Christ and His will in Faith, believing in your heart that He died and rose again shedding His blood to pay for your sins as a sacrifice to God. If you want to accept Jesus free gift of salvation, or if you have any doubts about whether or not you are going to heaven, HUMBLY PRAY THIS PRAYER TO GOD FROM YOUR HEART IN FAITH:
βDear Lord Jesus I believe that You are the Lord and believe in my heart that You died on the Cross and Rose from the dead, shedding your blood as a Sacrifice for my sins. I repent and turn to You as the only way of salvation, I submit my life to you, placing my Faith and Trust in You as Lord of my life, Please save me and I thank You for it, in Jesus holy name, Amen.β
If you have placed your faith in Jesus Christ and meant it with all of your heart, you are now a child of God and will go to heaven. Now that you are on your way to heaven, you should attend a bible believing church and follow in baptism....
Johnny G
As a former devoted catholic, I used to attend the mass 5 times a week, pray the rosary daily, was a leader of a Catholic group/movement on my campus, and was visiting the seminary to become a priest!
I once was questioned, If I am to die at this moment, where would I open my eyes afterwards. Although I was a devoted catholic, I didn't have an answer, the person questioning me, opened the Bible at first John chapter 5, and as he read I was amazed. The passage actually speaks about a true believer in Jesus, whom has earned assurance of gaining eternal life in heaven, through Christ.
It also says that if that believer doesn't acknowledge this assurance - eternal life in heaven - he is explicitly implying that God is a liar!
After this encounter, I decided to study my bible daily, although I was a Catholic who reads his bible(which is very rare here in my country). After a year of studying my Bible i saw how much the Catholic church is far from the Bible.
If you are a Catholic reading this I would suggest you search the following topics:
-The authority of scripture
-Justification and salvation: this is one of the most important topics, how am I to be reconciled with God according to the Bible!? What must I do to be saved!?
-The mass and transubstantiation (Emphasis on Hebrews 10,the "lost" book in Catholicism)
-The role of saints in The Bible
-The role of virgin Mary in The Bible
-Purgatory and the Bible
-The pope :Is he biblical, is he even in the first church!?
-The first church and the history of the Catholic church, did it really start with Jesus or with Constantine centuries later!?
-The apocryphal books, why did they first show up in mid 15th century?
-Baptism, Is it for the babies?? , does it have to do anything with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit!?
-The sacred mysteries/sacraments and the Bible: why in a time of history they were 12 and 9 and 5 and now they stand at 7? Is the sacred mystery of confession biblical!?
"The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." Psalms 145:18
God bless you all! MUCH LOVE!
Ariel Rikyell
Praise lord...
He never leaves...he never sleep...his steadfast love endures forever.
Thank Abba for the morning sun...
Thank Abba for the afternoon lunch...our Daily Bread
Thank Abba for the Living Water...
Still still water...
Thank Abba for lying down with us on green pasture
Thank Abba for His Almighty Holy Spirit that guide and protect us
Thank you Jesus for the hand and shoulder...and we can rest in you at night...
Day and Night
You are always on my Mind.
Loving you is our way of gratitude...
You created us perfectfully...wonderfully...fearfully in our mothers womb.
Besides...love...u teaches us faith...
U given us Strength...
You given us God Confidence...
You make our path Straight and our Day Fruitful...
I love You Abba
I Thank You with all my heart...my mind...my soul...my might...
King of king...
The only true God...
Amazing Grace
Spirit of Peace will crush the devil...
In Jesus Name
Amen
Wesley Holte
I have finally removed the last wall keeping God out of my heart and it has changed my life forever! For the past 48 years I have struggled and suffered alone to the point where I literally couldn't do it anymore. Now with God's grace living in me I'm not afraid to live, to fight satins evil, to be the great husband my lovely wife of 25 years deserves, to be the Christian father my kids have longed for. Such a heavy weight has been lifted off me, I can now breath, I can now live! I tried with everything I had in me to handle my problems alone and failed miserably, but now after accepting God's help I'm not afraid to live, I have a new power in me, everything just seems to make sense, I look back and understand why I couldn't handle it alone, why I couldn't forgive myself, why I was stuck in the past. Now I have let go of the past and look forward to the future, I am truly BORN AGAIN and can't wait to start living!!!
Kristi McIntosh
Praise God!! ππ
Cheap Chainsaws
God Bless You My Brother In Christ
Teena Baldwin
Amen Praise Our Fatherπππ
My Music
Same
Bianca Ambrosio
Amen! God is a God of miracles. God bless you and your family. Don't quit before the miracle occurs.
HaZzA
at school we sing this song at a "worship Assembly" and its really nice.
God help us All
Meera Pattar
Amenππ
John Hawkins
How great is our GOD
Palato raffinato
may God be with all of us and to help us walk the right path with his love and mercy