Born to a Puerto Rican family in Chicago, JoAnn Rosario grew up both in the… Read Full Bio ↴Born to a Puerto Rican family in Chicago, JoAnn Rosario grew up both in the church (her father was a preacher) and with music, singing since she was a young girl, and as an adult she sang with the influential and prolific Fred Hammond as part of his group Radical for Christ. In 2002, under the guidance of Hammond (and as part of his fledgling label, in conjunction with Verity Records, a subset of Zomba), Rosario came out with her debut, More, More, More, which combined urban R&B sounds with contemporary gospel and even Latin music, but soon after the album's release, she began to notice trouble with her voice. The following year nodules were found on her vocal chords, rendering speech, let alone singing, nearly impossible. After taking time off to treat the nodules and recover, Rosario returned in 2005 with Now More Than Ever...Worship, and two years later with Joyous Salvation.

As I Come Into Your House
Joann Rosario Lyrics

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You are, You are, You are, You are

When I come into Your house
And I lay my burdens down
As I stop to look around
And Your loveliness invokes me to bow down, bow down
When I'm in Your house

Looking at You I seem to forget
All my failed dreams and regrets
As I take in so picturesque
The wonderful view of Your holiness

As Your glory fills each space
I'm amazed that this could be my dwelling place

When I come into Your house
And I lay my burdens down
As I stop to look around
And Your loveliness invokes me to bow down, bow down
When I'm in Your house

As the storm clouds gather high
And the strong winds start to blow
Afternoon sky is black as night
That's when life feels so dark and cold

I lift my head, then my eyes
And I see You standing there, my dwelling place

So I come into Your house
And I lay my burdens down
As I stop to look around
And Your loveliness invokes me to bow down
When I'm in Your house

When I come into Your house
And I lay my burdens down
As I stop to look around
And Your loveliness invokes me to bow down, bow down
When I'm in Your house

You are, You are my dwelling place
You are a strong and solid tower
A shelter for my heart, a shelter for my heart
You are, You are, You are, You are

You are my dwelling place, I can hide in You
You are a strong and solid tower, I can abide in You
A shelter for my heart, You are
You are, You are, You are, You are

You are, You are my dwelling place
You are a strong and solid tower
You shelter my heart from all harm
You are, You are, You are, You are

You are my hiding place
You are my shelter
You are the one I love
And I will run to You, run to You

You are my dwelling place
You are my Father
I'll abide in You, I will rest in You
I will trust You, because I love You

You are my dwelling place
You are a strong and solid tower

A shelter for my heart
You are, You are, You are, You are

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, the singer is expressing how they feel when they come into God's house. They are overwhelmed by the beauty of God's holiness and can't help but bow down in worship. They feel safe in God's presence and forget about their past failures and regrets. The storm clouds of life may gather, but they find their refuge in God, who is their dwelling place and solid tower. They rest, trust, and abide in God because they love Him.

The lyrics are a heartfelt ode to the beauty and power of God's presence. Joann Rosario creates a picture of a sanctuary where people can come and lay down their burdens and feel the comforting, protective embrace of God's love. The singer portrays God as a loving and reliable refuge where one can always come to find rest and renewal.

Line by Line Meaning

When I come into Your house
I enter a place where I can be with You

And I lay my burdens down
I leave behind all my troubles and worries

As I stop to look around
I take in the beauty and peace of Your dwelling

And Your loveliness invokes me to bow down, bow down
I am humbled by Your magnificence and majesty

Looking at You I seem to forget
As I gaze upon You, my worries disappear

All my failed dreams and regrets
I don't think about my past mistakes

As I take in so picturesque
I am captivated by the breathtaking view before me

The wonderful view of Your holiness
I am in awe of Your sacredness and purity

As Your glory fills each space
Your magnificent presence engulfs everything

I'm amazed that this could be my dwelling place
I am grateful for the privilege of living in Your house

As the storm clouds gather high
When life gets difficult and challenging

And the strong winds start to blow
When I feel tossed around by circumstances

Afternoon sky is black as night
When everything around me seems dark and lonely

That's when life feels so dark and cold
I feel lost and alone

I lift my head, then my eyes
I look up and seek You

And I see You standing there, my dwelling place
You are my home and my refuge

You are my dwelling place
I belong with You

You are a strong and solid tower
You are my protection and security

A shelter for my heart, a shelter for my heart
You keep me safe and secure

You are my hiding place
You are where I find comfort and safety

You are my Father
You are my parent and my guide

I'll abide in You, I will rest in You
I will stay with You and find peace

I will trust You, because I love You
I have faith in You and trust You because of my love for You

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: FRED HAMMOND, JOANN JUDITH ROSARIO, MARCUS RANDELL COLE, TOMMIE WALKER

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