Sanctuary
I.S.o.S. Lyrics
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To be a sanctuary
Pure and holy
Tried and true
And with thanksgiving
I'll be a living
Sanctuary, oh for You
Help me say now
Lord prepare me (to be a sanctuary)
To be a sanctuary (pure and holy)
Pure and holy (tried and true)
Tried and true (and with thanksgiving)
And with thanksgiving (oh I'll be)
I'll be a living (sanctuary)
Sanctuary (for you)
For you (come on say Lord prepare me yeah)
Lord prepare me
To be a sanctuary (pure and holy)
Pure and holy (tried and true)
Tried and true (and with thanksgiving)
And with thanksgiving (oh I'll be)
I'll be a living (sanctuary)
Sanctuary (for you)
For you (come on let's take it higher)
Oh Lord prepare me
To be a sanctuary (pure and holy for you)
Pure and holy (tried and true)
Tried and true (and with thanksgiving)
And with thanksgiving (oh I'll be yeah)
I'll be a living (sanctuary)
Sanctuary (for you Lord)
For you (and whatever You tell me, my answer will be yes)
Yes (yes)
Yes (yes to Your will Lord)
Yes (yes to Your way)
Yes (Lord I'll go where you want me to go)
Yes (yes)
Yes, yes (yes)
Yes (whatever You tell me to do Lord)
Yes
Yes (my will is Your will for me Lord)
Yes (come on, let's take it higher, say, yeah)
Lord prepare me
To be a sanctuary (pure and holy)
Pure and holy (tried and true)
Tried and true (and with thanksgiving)
And with thanksgiving (oh I'll be)
I'll be a living (sanctuary)
Sanctuary (for You)
For You (Hallelujah, hey!)
Now I want the Lord to mold me
I want Him to make me, I want him to shape me
I want Him to direct me, I want him to purge me
I want Him to, wash me, whatever He wants me to be
I'll be just that, so I tell to
Lord mold me (mold me)
What You want me to be (what You want me to be)
Oh mold me (mold me)
What You want me to be (what You want me to be)
Oh and say mold me (mold me)
Say what You want me to be (what You want me to be)
Oh mold me (yes, what You want me to be) (mold me)
What you want me to be (what You want me to be)
Mold and we'll say yes (yes)
Yes to Your will say (yes to Your will)
Say yeah yeah (yeah)
Yes to Your way Lord (yes to Your way)
Say yes everyday (yes everyday)
Yes to Your way (Yes to Your way)
Say yes I'll obey (yes I'll obey)
Say yes to Your way (yes to Your way)
Ooh
Lord mold me (mold me) (hey hey)
What You want me to be (what You want me to be)
Say what You want me to do (what You want me to do)
Where we want me to go (where we want me to go)
Say where You want me to go (where You want me to go) (ooh)
When You want me to go (when You want me to go)
Say how You want me to go (how you want me to go)
Oh what You want me to do (what You want me to do)
And you will say yeah (yeah)
Yeah yeah uh uh
Say yeah yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah yeah (yeah)
Say yes to Your way (yes to Your way)
Ooh ooh ooh yeah yeah yeah yeah (yeah)
Say yes to You will (yes to You will)
Say, say yeah yeah yeah yeah (yeah)
Oh no, say!
Lord prepare me (to be a sanctuary)
To be a sanctuary (pure and holy)
Pure and holy (tried)
Tried and true (and with thanksgiving)
And with thanksgiving (oh I'll be)
I'll be a living (sanctuary)
Sanctuary (for you)
For you
Halleluja
Lord, I say yes
Lord, I say yes
Lord, I say yes
To Your will and to Your way
Not my time, but Yours, oh oh, hmm yeah
The lyrics to "Sanctuary" by I.S.o.S. express a desire to be used as a vessel for God's purpose. The singer asks for divine guidance and molding to become a "sanctuary" - a holy and pure space within themselves where God can reside. They promise to be "tried and true," meaning steadfast in their commitment to their faith, and to offer up thanksgiving as they strive to be a living sanctuary for God. The repetition of the line "Lord prepare me" highlights the singer's humility and willingness to be shaped by God's will.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes their dedication to God's direction, saying that they will answer yes to whatever God asks of them. They ask for guidance on where to go, what to do, and how to live in order to better serve God. As they sing, the lyrics shift from asking God to prepare them to asking for God to mold them into what they need to be. The repetition of this line and the use of the word "say" encourage listeners to affirm their commitment to following God's will.
Overall, "Sanctuary" is a uplifting and inspiring song about striving for a closer connection to God and a willingness to do whatever it takes to serve Him.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord prepare me
Asking for God to prepare the singer to be a sanctuary
To be a sanctuary
To be a place of refuge for God
Pure and holy
Pristine and sacred
Tried and true
Tested and steadfast
And with thanksgiving
With gratitude and appreciation
I'll be a living
The singer will embody the nature of being a sanctuary
Sanctuary
A place of safety and protection
For you
For God to reside within and find comfort
Lord mold me
Requesting God to shape and direct the artist
What You want me to be
The artist's willingness to be molded by God's will
Yes
The singer's confirmation of obedience to God
To Your will Lord
Agreeing to follow God's desires
Yes to Your way
Complying with God's chosen path
For Your will and for Your way
Choosing God's plan instead of the singer's own desires
Not my time, but Yours
Acknowledging that God's timing is superior to the singer's own
Lyrics © DistroKid, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: John W Thompson, Randy Lynn Scruggs
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