Beautiful
Kari Jobe Lyrics


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Here before Your alter
I am letting go of all I've held
Of every motive, every burden
Everything that's of myself

And I just wanna wait on You, my God
I just wanna dwell on who You are
Beautiful, beautiful
Oh, I am lost for more to say
Beautiful, beautiful
Oh Lord You're beautiful to me

Here in Your presence
I am not afraid of brokenness
To wash Your feet with humble tears
I would be poured out till nothing's left

And I just wanna wait on You, my God
I just wanna dwell on who You are

Beautiful, beautiful
Oh, I am lost for more to say
Beautiful, beautiful
Oh Lord You're beautiful to me

Beautiful
You're beautiful, oh You're beautiful
Beautiful, beautiful

Holy, holy, holy You are, You are
Holy, holy, holy You are, You are
Holy, holy, holy You are, You are
Holy, holy, holy You are, You are

Beautiful, beautiful
Oh, I am lost for more to say
Beautiful, beautiful
Oh Lord You're beautiful to me

You're beautiful
Beautiful, beautiful




Beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful

Overall Meaning

In this song, Kari Jobe expresses a profound desire to release all of her burdens and motivations before God's altar. She acknowledges that her true identity comes from Him and that she wants to spend her time dwelling on who He is. The song highlights the awe-inspiring beauty of God and how this transforms one's heart to surrender to Him. Kari harmonizes with the notion that even in her brokenness, she is not afraid to approach God with a humble heart and surrender her all. She declares God as holy, repeating the phrase "holy, holy, holy You are" as a reminder of God's sacredness, power, and beauty. The song ends with her proclaiming God's beauty over and over again, acknowledging that He is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.


Overall, this song puts focus on surrender, releasing our burdens and motivations to God, and embracing God's beauty in all its glory. It's a beautiful song with a powerful message that inspires listeners to draw closer to God and seek His presence.


Line by Line Meaning

Here before Your alter
I am present before God's altar


I am letting go of all I've held
I am surrendering everything I have held onto


Of every motive, every burden
I am relinquishing every impulse and weight


Everything that's of myself
I am releasing everything that is related to me


And I just wanna wait on You, my God
I want to wait patiently on You, God


I just wanna dwell on who You are
I just want to concentrate on Your nature


Beautiful, beautiful
God is lovely


Oh, I am lost for more to say
I have no more words to say


Here in Your presence
I am here where You are, God


I am not afraid of brokenness
I am not scared of being broken


To wash Your feet with humble tears
To anoint Your feet with my humble tears


I would be poured out till nothing's left
I will give my all until there is nothing left


Holy, holy, holy You are, You are
God is Holy


You're beautiful, oh You're beautiful
God is lovely




Lyrics ยฉ CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, DistroKid, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music
Written by: Kari Jobe, Mia Fieldes, Paul Baloche

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Comments from YouTube:

Chris Bailey

First time hearing this. Been fighting a lot of demons and I'm ready to be freed! Thank you Jesus!! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

Amelia Maness

This is such a touching song. <3 Kari Jobe has such a beautiful voice that God has blessed her with.

Tracie Baker

Yes she is annointed

Alexis Elia

This is stunning!!!!couldn't sing all of this due to crying.Thank you for uploading this.Love you Heavenly farther.xx

Robert Lee McIntosh

Thank you JESUS for your GREAT LOVE

Virtuous Honey

This song is so angelic. I once had the melody and chorus to this song come to me while in deep worship. I was completely shocked to come across this nearly a year later and discover that it was a song! I never heard it before in my life until recently. Amazing how God works! This song will always be super special to me

Tracie Baker

Yes Agreed. Holy Spirit filled me through this song and i was able to do impossible things my own mind couldn't even think of on my own. So glad she allowed God to use her to release
this song.

Adam Lumanta

kari..my wife keeps playing on your songs. They are so beautiful and inspiring. We can feel God through your music.

Erica S

So pure, Glory be to God!!

Carly Mason

Kari....if you're reading this...thank you so much for putting your songs on here. I've been struggling with depression and suicide ...I've been in a very very dark place....and right now my souls in tears reachingout for truth and love and I've found the hands of Christ reaching thru your music right now reaching back towards me. Thank you so much. You have no idea how much of an eternal investment your music is. Keep it up, please.

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