Offering
Kees Kraayenoord Lyrics
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There is no shadow in your presence
No mortal man would dare to stand before your throne
Before the holy one of heaven
It's only by your blood
It's only through your mercy
Lord I come
I bring an offering of worship to my king
No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing
Jesus may you receive the honour that your due
O lord I bring an offering to you
I bring an offering to you
O lord I bring an offering to you
O lord I bring an offering to you
O lord I bring an offering to you
Listen to hear al beings in heaven and under the earth
And in the sea offer praise
Together
All of them are saying
Praise honour glory and strength
Forever and ever
To the one who sits on the throne and to the lamb
The lyrics of Kees Kraayenoord's song, "Offering," ultimately revolve around the singer's praises and worship for Jesus Christ as the ultimate authority and holiness. The opening verse establishes the idea that nothing compares to the glory of God's light, indicating the unparalleled power and influence of the deity. Humans are unworthy, and no mortal man would dare to stand before such a throne. This amplifies the message, driving home the idea that Jesus alone is deserving of the praise and worship being offered.
The subsequent lines then declare that Jesus alone deserves the reverence and offerings being made. The singer acknowledges that his worship is an "offering" to God and that they are "bringing" it to the Lord themselves. This offering of worship contains the singing of praises in the face of a deity who is deserving of them beyond measure, highlighting the significant power and authority of Jesus Christ. The bridge further presses this message home by all beings, in heaven and under the earth, offering praise and glory to Jesus Christ, indicating the infinite nature of Jesus as the ultimate deity.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun cannot compare to the glory of your light
Your light is more glorious than the sun
There is no shadow in your presence
There is no darkness in your presence
No mortal man would dare to stand before your throne
No human would dare to stand before your throne
Before the holy one of heaven
Before the sacred one in heaven
It's only by your blood
Salvation is only possible through your blood
It's only through your mercy
Salvation is only possible through your mercy
Lord I come
I come to you, Lord
I bring an offering of worship to my king
To show my reverence, I offer worship to my king
No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing
No one on earth is worthy of the praises I sing
Jesus may you receive the honour that your due
Jesus, may you receive the honor that is due to you
O lord I bring an offering to you
Oh Lord, I offer this to you as an offering
Listen to hear all beings in heaven and under the earth
Listen to hear all creatures in heaven, on earth and under the earth
And in the sea offer praise
And in the sea, they offer praise
Together all of them are saying
Together they all say
Praise honour glory and strength
Praise, honor, glory, and strength
Forever and ever
For all eternity
To the one who sits on the throne and to the lamb
To the one who sits on the throne and to the lamb
Contributed by Charlie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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