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 Giglioโs 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, Tomlinโs 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 Tomlinโs 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 Usโฆ (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 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
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
"Here I Am to Worship" is a powerful worship song by Chris Tomlin that focuses on the majesty and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The opening lines speak of Jesus as the "Light of the world" who "stepped down into darkness" to bring light and truth to humanity. The song reminds listeners of the beauty and hope found in a life spent worshipping God.
Chris Tomlin then shifts gears with the verses, speaking of Jesus as the King of all days, exalted in Heaven above. However, in a display of humility and love, He came to Earth, where He created everything, and lived as an ordinary human, poor, broken, and needy, so that He could fully understand our pain and offer salvation through His sacrifice. As the final verses repeat, Chris Tomlin meditates on the cost of this sacrifice, and the overwhelming gratitude and reverence it inspires.
Overall, "Here I Am to Worship" is a powerful reminder of the greatness of God, the depth of His love, and the true meaning of worship, which is to acknowledge Him as the source of all goodness and power, and to offer our hearts and lives to His service.
Line by Line Meaning
Light of the world
Christ, who illuminates and brings truth to the world
You stepped down into darkness
Christ descended from the heavens to the darkness of Earth
Opened my eyes
Christ allowed me to see the truth and beauty of God
Let me see
Through Christ, I am enabled to see and understand the world
Beauty that made this heart adore You
The beauty of God inspires love and worship from my heart
Hope of a life spent with You
The promise of eternal life with God gives hope and purpose to my earthly life
And here I am to worship
I have come to give praise and adoration to God
Here I am to bow down
I humbly submit myself to God's will and power
Here I am to say that You're my God
I declare my faith and allegiance to God
You're altogether lovely
God is completely perfect and beautiful in every way
Altogether worthy
God is deserving of all praise, honor, and worship
Altogether wonderful to me
God's love and beauty are a source of wonder and amazement to me
King of all days
God is the ruler and master of all creation
Oh, so highly exalted
God is elevated and exalted above all else
Glorious in heaven above
God's glory and majesty are evident in heaven
Humbly You came
God came to Earth in humility and meekness
To the earth You created
God came to the world that He had created
All for love's sake became poor
Christ humbled himself and became human out of love for humanity, even though he deserved much more
I'll never know how much it cost
I will never fully comprehend the sacrifice that Christ made for me
To see my sin upon that cross
Christ suffered and died for my sins on the cross
No, I'll never know how much it cost
The true cost of Christ's sacrifice is unfathomable to me
Yes, You are God
A declaration of faith in God's divinity and authority
Wonderful wonderful
God's wonder and beauty are infinite
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Written by: Tim Hughes
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Veronica
hi.
@-ThePREACHER-
Don't listen to your mom. Or ANYONE else.....
Pick up The Bible. Read EVERY chapter, EVERY verse.
Start with JUST the New Testament.
READ SLOW. Only go by God's Word.
You don't have to listen to me either.....
But I want to show you ONE verse.... More if you'll let me.
1st John 3: 8 "He that committeth sin IS OF THE DEVIL; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil."
Whoever sins - IS OF THE DEVIL.
This includes you and your mom.
The Bible, when done right - makes you PERFECT.
If you still "sin" - it's because you haven't studied hard enough to shew yourself approved.
There IS answers out there.
Or - Keep serving sin.
Jesus said -
John 8: 34 "Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin IS THE SERVANT OF SIN."
Whoever sins - is a servant of sin, and of the devil.
Facts.
Best to you.
P.
@juancarlos2805
Light of the world, You step down into darkness
Open my eyes let me see
Beauty that made this heart adore you
Hope of a life spent with you
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, my love
King of all days
So highly exalted
Glorious in heaven above
Humbly you came to the earth you created
All for love's sake became poor
So, 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
And 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
I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
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
So, 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
@sinndeslebens1530
Songs are beautiful and are also something beautiful to worship and praise God, but ultimately secondary if this is not combined with active following of Christ in works of neighborly love.
The most beautiful prayer, the most beautiful tribute is following Christ in living works of neighborly love on earth, which follows from the words of Christ Himself.
This follows, on the one hand, from the parable of Christ in Matthew 21:28-31
Matthew 21:28-32
28 But what think ye? A man had two [a]sons; and he came to the first, and said, [b]Son, go work to-day in the vineyard. 29 And he answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented himself, and went. 30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father? They say, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the [c]publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not; but the [d]publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye saw it, did not even repent yourselves afterward, that ye might believe him.
In this way, Christ makes it clear that deeds are the decisive factor and not talk or chatter. It is not decisive whether someone calls himself a Christian, but whether he acts as a Christian. A single good work is a living prayer before God that pierces through the clouds.
Thus, Matthew 25:41-46 states
41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, [a]Depart from me, ye cursed, into the eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels: 42 for I was hungry, and ye did not give me to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink; 43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in; naked, and ye clothed me not; sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. 44 Then shall they also answer, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? 45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not unto one of these least, ye did it not unto me. 46 And these shall go away into eternal punishment: but the righteous into eternal life.
And that discipleship in works of neighborly love is even necessary for eternal life, follows explicitly also from 1 John 3:14-17
14 we -- we have known that we have passed out of the death to the life, because we love the brethren; he who is not loving the brother doth remain in the death.
15 Every one who is hating his brother -- a man-killer he is, and ye have known that no man-killer hath life age-during in him remaining,
16 in this we have known the love, because he for us his life did lay down, and we are under obligation to lay down our lives for the brethren;
17 and whoever may have the goods of the world, and may view his brother having need, and may shut up his bowels from him -- how doth the love of God remain in him?
That means we must give our lives for other believers. We are even obliged to lay down our lives for our brothers. If that is not a work of neighborly love?! In this respect we are obliged to work with the grace of God, otherwise no eternal life.
@alexyialopez5889
I'm a kid (12 year old ) and I believe with my full heart that Jesus / god is my father , my father ,my holy Spirit .. he's not dead he's alive ๐ let Jesus pour into your heart ! ๐ Let him forgive let him make your life a whole alot better ! ๐๐ I bow down to my god, ! I believe he's is my god I believe he's real โ๐โโ๐๐๐๐๐โโ
@aniayahdickinson4655
Amen!!! So proud of you!!
@vinodjuggapah6797
Alexyia Lopez your right
@stevenmcnamee2677
We are all god children im glad u learned that a young age continue this path and God, jesus will lead u on right path
@markjaysongallarde1663
Amen
@shamekareynoso5996
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@scottwoten9621
"I'll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross"๐ข thank you for saving me Lord Jesus!
@rebeccaswooten695
Hey
@elijahpeters4210
That's my favorite line !! โค