Medley: You've Made Me Glad/Who Is Like the Lord
Israel & New Breed Lyrics
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Praise as my garment for the spirit of heaviness
Beauty for ashes joy for my pain
Love overwhelming causes me to say
You've made me glad
You've made me glad
You've made me glad
Lord I will rejoice because You have
You've made me glad
You've made me glad
You've made me glad
Lord I will rejoice because You have made me glad
So I will lift my hands and lift my voice
The way I feel I have no choice
You made me glad
I'm gonna dannce and sing and shout for joy
And praise Your name I will rejoice
You made me glad
Lord we declare
Who can compare
Who would even dare
Cause there is no one like You
The lyrics to Israel & New Breed's song "You've Made Me Glad" convey a deep sense of gratitude and joy towards God. The opening line, "You put a song in my heart, rhythm in my step," suggests that the singer is filled with a newfound joy and enthusiasm because of God's presence in their life. This joy is so overwhelming that it becomes like a garment, replacing any feelings of heaviness or sadness with praise and worship.
The following lines, "Beauty for ashes, joy for my pain," speak to God's transformative power and His ability to bring healing and restoration to brokenness. The singer recognizes that in God's love, there is an abundance of joy and happiness that surpasses any negative experiences or hardships they may have faced. This overwhelming love and joy cause the singer to respond with praises and gratitude, expressing the sentiment, "You've made me glad."
The chorus reinforces this response of joy and rejoicing, declaring that because God has made them glad, they will continue to rejoice. The conviction is so strong that it compels the singer to lift their hands, lift their voice, dance, sing, and shout for joy. It is a celebration of God's uniqueness and greatness, emphasizing that there is no one like Him.
Overall, the lyrics of "You've Made Me Glad" express the transformative power of God's love, which brings joy, healing, and a deep sense of gratitude. It is a declaration of praise and an invitation to rejoice in God's presence.
Line by Line Meaning
You put a song in my heart rythm in my step
You have filled me with joy and energy, giving me a reason to sing and dance.
Praise as my garment for the spirit of heaviness
Instead of feeling burdened and overwhelmed, I am dressed in praise and find comfort and relief.
Beauty for ashes joy for my pain
In exchange for my brokenness and sorrow, you have given me restoration and happiness.
Love overwhelming causes me to say
The immense and all-encompassing love I feel from you compels me to express my gratitude.
You've made me glad
Because of your actions and presence in my life, I am filled with joy and happiness.
Lord I will rejoice because You have
I will celebrate and show my happiness because you are the one who has brought me gladness.
So I will lift my hands and lift my voice
To express my immense joy, I will raise my hands and use my voice to praise and worship you.
The way I feel I have no choice
Because of the overwhelming emotions I experience, I cannot help but show my gratitude and joy.
I'm gonna dannce and sing and shout for joy
I will joyfully dance, sing and shout to express my happiness and excitement.
And praise Your name I will rejoice
I will honor and exalt your name, and in doing so, I will find even greater joy and rejoice.
Lord we declare
We affirm and proclaim,
Who can compare
No one can even come close in comparison,
Who would even dare
No one would have the audacity,
Cause there is no one like You
Because you are completely unique and incomparable.
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@stephenreynolds847
Beautiful song!
@carselevators930
My choir sang this song for the 2006 live recording
@tdona30
This is MY SONG!!!