The song Shine Jesus Shine has been the UK's most popular contemporary worship song and is frequently featured in the BBC's Songs of Praise programme. He is married with four daughters and lives in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Graham received a Dove Award in 1995 for his international work and is listed in Who's Who. In 2000 he received an honorary doctorate in divinity from Brunel University in recognition of his contribution to the worship life of the church.
Graham is a co-founder of March for Jesus. This prayer, praise and proclamation event became global on June 25th 1994, with over 12 million people from 177 nations taking to the streets to proclaim their faith in Jesus Christ. His recent album What Grace was the UK's number 1 best selling praise and worship album of 2001.
What Can I Do
Graham Kendrick Lyrics
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Of the sunset's glory
Amazing artistry
Across the evening sky
When I feel the mystery
Of a distant galaxy
It awes and humbles me
To be loved by a God so high
What can I do but thank you
What can I do but give
My life to you
Hallelujah, hallelujah
What can I do but praise you
Every day make everything I do
A hallelujah, a hallelujah
Hallelujah
When I hear the story
Of a God of mercy
Who shared humanity
And suffered by our side
Of the cross they nailed you to
That could not hold you
Now you're making all things new
By the power of your risen life
The lyrics of Graham Kendrick's song, What Can I Do, reflect the feelings of awe and humility towards God's immense power and grace. The opening lines, "When I see the beauty of the sunset's glory, amazing artistry across the evening sky," paint a vivid picture of the natural beauty of creation, which can only be attributed to the divine creator, and fills the singer with a sense of wonder. Similarly, the lines, "When I feel the mystery of a distant galaxy, it awes, and humbles me to be loved by a God so high," express the singer's sense of smallness in relation to the vastness of the universe and the greatness of the God who created it.
The song then turns to the story of Christ's sacrifice, crucifixion, and Resurrection, which serves as a testament to the love and mercy of God. The lines, "Of a God of mercy who shared humanity, and suffered by our side, of the cross they nailed you to, that could not hold you, now you're making all things new, by the power of your risen life," describe the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice and Resurrection, and inspire the singer to give thanks, praise, and surrender their life to God.
Overall, the lyrics of What Can I Do are a beautiful and heartfelt expression of love and devotion to God, spurred on by the wonders of creation and the awe-inspiring story of Christ's sacrifice.
Line by Line Meaning
When I see the beauty
When I witness the stunning beauty
Of the sunset's glory
That is reflected in the glory of a sunset
Amazing artistry
It is an incredible piece of artwork
Across the evening sky
Across the sky during an evening sunset
When I feel the mystery
When I am filled with a sense of wonder
Of a distant galaxy
As I gaze upon the grandeur of a far-off galaxy
It awes and humbles me
I am filled with both awe and humility
To be loved by a God so high
To receive love from such a high power as God
What can I do but thank you
What else can I do but express my gratitude
What can I do but give
Other than to offer up myself in return
My life to you
I will give my life to you
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah
What can I do but praise you
How could I not praise you
Every day make everything I do
Every single day, I will make everything I do
A hallelujah, a hallelujah
A hallelujah, a hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
When I hear the story
When I listen to the story
Of a God of mercy
About a merciful God
Who shared humanity
Who chose to live among humans
And suffered by our side
And experienced suffering alongside us
Of the cross they nailed you to
Of the cross that they nailed you to
That could not hold you
That could not contain you
Now you're making all things new
You are now making everything new
By the power of your risen life
Through the power of your risen life
Contributed by James O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Graeme Rose
What can I do apart from let go of every aspect of who I am as well as every earthly affinity I have and find my identity in Christ Jesus. Peace, love & life and thank you GK for your wonderful lyrics and melody.
Brenda S
Kilgore Tx 🇺🇸 USA Beautiful!
JESUS is so AWESOME! ✝️
GO JESUS! 😊
Djalma dos Santos Freitas Freitas
Amazing sing