Cope lived in Houston, Texas during his high school years and attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. He has been closely associated with the music of Especially for Youth (EFY), with seven EFY albums having songs he composed. He also has served as an LDS missionary in Switzerland and France from 1980-1982. He currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah and serves as an LDS Bishop.
Hear My Praise
Kenneth Cope Lyrics
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God, feel my love
Father be thanked
Night and morning
Sweet day of grace
When Jesus came to save me
Lord, hear my praise
To your glory
Lord, hear my praise
God, feel my love
Father be thanked
Night and morning
These sweet days of grace
Christ Jesus reigns to save me
Lord, hear my praise
To your glory
Lord, hear my praise
To your glory
The song "Hear My Praise" by Kenneth Cope is a simple yet heartfelt expression of gratitude to God, the Father, and Jesus Christ. The opening lines, "Lord, hear my praise, God, feel my love," establish the singer's desire to communicate his devotion to God. He then thanks the Father "night and morning" for the "sweet day of grace" when Jesus came to save him.
The chorus repeats the same sentiment, "Lord, hear my praise, to your glory." The singer seeks to glorify God through his praise and love, acknowledging that it is only through Christ's reign that he is saved. It is a beautifully sincere expression of faith and trust in God.
Overall, the song is a reminder to be grateful for the blessings we have received in our lives and to express that gratitude to God through our words and actions. It is a call to faith and a declaration of devotion to a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, hear my praise
I am calling out to you, my Lord, to listen to my words of worship and adoration.
God, feel my love
I want you, God, to experience the intensity of my love towards you.
Father be thanked
I express my gratitude to you, Father, for your kindness and mercy upon me.
Night and morning
I praise you, Lord, both in the darkness of night and the brightness of morning, conveying my never-ending devotion to you.
These sweet days of grace
I cherish these moments of grace and blessings which come my way from you, Lord.
When Jesus came to save me
I am grateful to Jesus for his sacrifice and redemption, which saved me from my sins and brought me closer to you, Father.
Christ Jesus reigns to save me
I acknowledge that Christ Jesus is the almighty power who reigns and saves me from evil and wrongdoing.
To your glory
All my praises and worship are directed towards your glory alone, Lord.
REPEAT
The chorus and my praises to you, Lord, will continue to be repeated as my heart flows with feelings of pure devotion.
Writer(s): Kenneth Cope
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