Gloria
Drakensberg Boys Choir Lyrics
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I lift my voice
To worship you
Oh my soul rejoice
Take joy my King
In what you hear
Let it be a sweet, sweet
Sound unto thee
I love you lord
I lift my hands
To worship you
Any time.
I can
Take joy my king
In what you see
Let it be a sweet, sacrifice
Unto thee
I love you Lord
And I lift my voice
To worship you
Oh my soul rejoice
Take joy my king
In what you heat
Let it br a sweet sweet sound
Unto thee
Ilove you Lord
And I lift my voice
To worship you
Oh my soul rejoice
Take joy my king
In what you hear
Let it be a sweet, sweet
Sound unto thee
Let it be a sweet sweet sound unto thee
The lyrics of the song “Gloria” by Drakensberg Boys Choir demonstrate a profound sense of devotion and worship to God. The song speaks about declaring love for the Lord and lifting one’s voice in song and hands in adoration to worship Him. The repetition of the phrase “Take joy my King” suggests a desire for God to be pleased with the words and actions of the worshipper. Throughout the song, the desire is clear for the worshipper’s voice and actions to be a sweet sound or a sacrifice to God.
The song's verses express the personal experience of loving the Lord and lifting one's voice and hands to worship Him. This is reinforced by the repetition of the chorus. The idea of a “sweet, sweet sound” underscores the importance of the worshipper's desire to please God in their worship. The phrase “unto thee” further emphasizes the worshipper's dedication to God and their desire for Him to be glorified through their worship.
Overall, "Gloria" is a powerful declaration of love and devotion to God through song and worship. The lyrics express the idea that the act of worship is not only for the worshipper's benefit but also for the pleasure and joy of the God they worship.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you Lord
Expressing deep love and devotion towards God
I lift my voice
Raising one’s voice to convey the emotions of love and devotion
To worship you
Paying respect to God
Oh my soul rejoice
Expressing inner joy and happiness while worshiping
Take joy my King
God is addressed as the King and the worshipper offers joy to him
In what you hear
The worshipper hopes that God will appreciate the praise
Let it be a sweet, sweet
Hoping that the worship is pleasing to God
Sound unto thee
Singing with the hope of creating a beautiful sound for God
Contributed by Thomas K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.