Sanctuary
Know Hope Collective Lyrics
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Humbled by Your power
Longing for Your sacred love
My heart is Your cathedral
Dark and full of mystery
Echoing the sounds of one and in this very moment
This is Your sanctuary
Jesus, You are worthy
And You have made us holy now
These walls have been my refuge
Offering an anchor
Resting in Your sacred love, ooh
You've drawn me to Your altar
I'm here but I have nothing
Crying for the sounds of one in this very moment
This is Your sanctuary
I am Your sanctuary
Jesus, You are worthy
And You have made us holy now
I can feel You here, I can feel you right here
In this moment, in this very moment
I can feel You here, I can feel you right here
In this moment, in this very moment
This is Your sanctuary
I am Your sanctuary
Jesus, You are worthy
You have made us holy
This is Your sanctuary
I am Your sanctuary
Jesus, You are worthy
And You have made us holy
This is Your sanctuary
I am Your sanctuary
Jesus, You are worthy
And You have made us holy now
You made us holy now
The lyrics of Know Hope Collective's song "Sanctuary" speak of the singer's awe and reverence for God. The singer expresses feeling frightened and humbled in the presence of God's power, and longing for God's love, which is referred to as "sacred" and "resting." The heart is even described as a cathedral for God to dwell in. The lyrics also refer to God's ability to make the singer "holy" and consequently deserving of being a "sanctuary" - a place that provides refuge and anchor.
The repetition of the phrase "this very moment" underscores the immediacy and intimacy of the singer's experience with God. The use of the first-person "I" and "my" makes the song personal, perhaps even confessional, as the singer is vulnerable and authentic in expressing their spiritual state. The refrain, with its emphasis on God's worthiness, further reinforces the singer's worshipful attitude.
The imagery of the lyrics and the singer's emotional tone create a sense of reverence, humility, and joy, making "Sanctuary" a song that invites the listener to join in worship and experience the presence of God.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm frightened in Your presence
I feel scared and nervous in the presence of God
Humbled by Your power
I feel humbled by the incredible power of God
Longing for Your sacred love
I deeply desire to experience the pure love of God
My heart is Your cathedral
My heart is a holy and sacred place in which God resides
Dark and full of mystery
My heart is a place of unknown and mysterious depths
Echoing the sounds of one and in this very moment
My heart is reverberating with a singular presence, and this feeling is immediate
This is Your sanctuary
God's presence creates a sanctuary for me
I am Your sanctuary
I am a place in which God is present and can dwell
Jesus, You are worthy
Jesus is deserving of all worship and praise
And You have made us holy now
Through God's presence and grace, we have been made holy
These walls have been my refuge
The physical space in which I am currently present has provided me with safety and refuge
Offering an anchor
This space has provided me with a sense of stability and grounding
Resting in Your sacred love, ooh
I find rest and peace in the divine love of God
You've drawn me to Your altar
God has pulled me towards the holy altar and brought me closer to Him
I'm here but I have nothing
Even though I am present, I feel empty and without worth
Crying for the sounds of one in this very moment
I am calling out for the singular presence of God in this very moment
I can feel You here, I can feel you right here
I have a true sense of God's presence with me here and now
This is Your sanctuary
This space is truly made sacred by God's presence
You have made us holy
Through your divine presence, God has made us all holy
And You have made us holy
God has made us holy through His divine presence and grace
And You have made us holy now
Right here and right now, we have been made holy through God's presence and grace
Contributed by Audrey R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.