Bow Down
Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship Mass Choir Lyrics
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worship Him,
oh, worship Him.
Bow down and worship Him;
enter in,
oh enter in.
sweet perfume,
His awesome presence
fills this room;
this is holy ground (2x),
so come and bow down.
The lyrics to Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship Mass Choir's song "Bow Down" exhort the listener to submit and worship Jesus Christ, who is worthy of all honor and reverence. The first two lines command the listener to bow down before Him in worship, emphasizing the importance of humbling oneself before God. The repetition of the phrase "worship Him" further highlights this point, stressing the importance of focusing on God in the act of worship.
The next two lines invite the listener to "enter in" to God's presence. This phrase builds on the previous call to worship by inviting the listener to draw closer to God in the midst of their worship. The final four lines describe the atmosphere of the worship experience: God's presence is described as a "consuming fire" and a "sweet perfume," indicating both His holy power and His sweet fragrance. The phrase "this is holy ground" emphasizes the sacredness of the moment, and the final call to "bow down" reinforces the theme of submission and reverence.
Overall, the lyrics to "Bow Down" serve as a powerful call to worship and an invitation to enter into God's presence. They emphasize the importance of humbling oneself before God and focusing completely on Him in the act of worship.
Line by Line Meaning
Bow down and worship Him;
Humble yourself before God and give him the praise and adoration he deserves;
worship Him,
Show reverence and devotion to God in your thoughts, words and deeds;
oh, worship Him.
Express your heartfelt gratitude to God for his love and grace;
Bow down and worship Him;
Submit yourself to God and acknowledge his sovereignty over your life;
enter in,
Open your heart and mind to receive God's word and presence;
oh enter in.
Be receptive and attentive to the Holy Spirit's leading and instruction;
Consuming fire,
God's power and holiness that purifies and refines us like fire;
sweet perfume,
God's fragrance of love and goodness that refreshes and delights us;
His awesome presence
The overwhelming and majestic nature of God's essence and being;
fills this room;
God's spirit and glory that permeates and saturates the atmosphere;
this is holy ground (2x),
This is a sacred and consecrated place where God's presence is manifested and revered;
so come and bow down.
Therefore, let us all kneel before God in reverence and awe, acknowledging his majesty and greatness.
Contributed by William L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.