One Word
Kurt Carr Lyrics
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Here we are in great anticipation
We have gathered in pursuit of You
Longing for divine revelation
Breathe on us with Your Word of truth
One Word is all we need to destroy captivity
One Rhema Word designed with your expertise, tailor-made for me
Speak Lord, through Your Word reveal Yourself to me.
Lips of clay are so unworthy to speak for You
So with grace won't You purge and clean
Breathe into me and like a masterful musician
Playing an instrument You can play through me
Your Word is a light unto my pathway
Your Word is a lamp unto my feet
Speak Lord (anybody need the Lord to speak to you?), Speak Lord (anybody need the Lord to speak to you?), Speak Lord, SPEAK LORD!
ONE Word is all we need to destroy captivity
And break the chains that are binding
One Rhema WORD designed with Your expertise, tailor-made for me
Speak Lord, Speak Lord, Speak Lord, reveal yourself to me (repeat)
SPEAK LORD! SPEAK LORD! SPEAK LORD, REVEAL YOURSELF TO ME! (repeat)
Speak Lord through Your Word, reveal yourself to me.
(Receive this our prayer, Oh Lord and send the Word)
The opening lines of Kurt Carr's song 'One Word' aptly introduce the theme of the song - the significance of a single Word from the Lord that can free us from affliction and illuminate our journeys, which can be found in the Bible or reinforced through the Spirit's divine intervention. In the first verse, the singer zealously notes that the congregation has gathered in the name of the Lord, yearning for a divine intervention that could only be found through the Word. The writer artfully highlights the potency of the Word by indicating that it can destroy captivity and break free chains of bondage, whether it is emotional, financial, or physical.
The second verse of the song illustrates the inadequacies of human beings in speaking on God's behalf. Many times, we might be acquainted with God's Word, but we are not interpreted by the Spirit. As such, we could communicate the Word wrongly, and it will not bring about the intended change. The singer, therefore, beseeches God to breathe into him, working through him to make suitable vessels for communicating His messages. The final part of the song is a chorus that reiterates the singer's plea for the Lord to speak and reveal Himself through the Word.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are in great anticipation
We are eagerly waiting for the Word of the Lord.
We have gathered in pursuit of You
We have come together in search of the presence of the Lord.
Longing for divine revelation
We have a deep desire for God's guidance and instruction.
Breathe on us with Your Word of truth
We ask that God's Word would come alive and bring us clarity and understanding.
One Word is all we need to destroy captivity
A single Word from God has the power to break the chains that bind us.
And break the chains that are binding
God's Word can release us from the things that hold us captive.
One Rhema Word designed with your expertise, tailor-made for me
God's individual and specific Word to me is what I need to hear.
Speak Lord, through Your Word reveal Yourself to me.
I am asking the Lord to speak to me through His Word so that I may know Him more.
Lips of clay are so unworthy to speak for You
We acknowledge that we are not worthy to speak for God.
So with grace won't You purge and clean
We ask for the Lord's mercy and purification in order to serve Him better.
Breathe into me and like a masterful musician
We ask for God's presence in us to guide us, like a masterful musician brings life into an instrument.
Playing an instrument You can play through me
We ask that God would use us as His instrument to bring His Word to others.
Your Word is a light unto my pathway
God's Word illuminates our path and gives us direction in life.
Your Word is a lamp unto my feet
God's Word guides us in our daily lives, showing us where to step next.
Speak Lord (anybody need the Lord to speak to you?), Speak Lord (anybody need the Lord to speak to you?), Speak Lord, SPEAK LORD!
We are calling out to the Lord, asking Him to speak to us through His Word.
SPEAK LORD! SPEAK LORD! SPEAK LORD, REVEAL YOURSELF TO ME! (repeat)
We continue to ask the Lord to speak and reveal Himself to us through His Word.
Speak Lord through Your Word, reveal yourself to me.
Again, we ask the Lord to speak to us through His Word so that we can know Him more.
(Receive this our prayer, Oh Lord and send the Word)
We offer this prayer to the Lord, asking Him to accept it and to send down His Word.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: KURT CARR
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Mims E
[Verse 1:]
Here we are in great anticipation,
We have gathered in pursuit of You.
Longing for divine revelation,
Breathe on us with Your Word of truth.
[Chorus 1:]
One word is all we need to destroy captivity
And break the chains that are binding.
One Rhema word, designed with Your expertise,
Tailor made for me; speak Lord
Through Your word, reveal Yourself to me.
[Verse 2:]
Lips of clay are so unworthy to speak for You,
So with grace won't You purge and clean.
Breathe into me and like a masterful musician,
Playing an instrument, You can play through me.
[Bridge:]
Your Word is a light unto my pathway,
Your Word is a lamp unto my feet.
Speak Lord, speak Lord.
Speak Lord, speak Lord.
[Chorus 2:]
One word is all we need to destroy captivity
And break the chains that are binding.
One Rhema word, designed with Your expertise,
Tailor made for me...
[Vamp:]
Speak Lord, speak Lord,
Speak Lord, reveal Yourself to me.
[Ending:]
Speak Lord,
Through Your word, reveal Yourself to me.
Mims E
[Verse 1:]
Here we are in great anticipation,
We have gathered in pursuit of You.
Longing for divine revelation,
Breathe on us with Your Word of truth.
[Chorus 1:]
One word is all we need to destroy captivity
And break the chains that are binding.
One Rhema word, designed with Your expertise,
Tailor made for me; speak Lord
Through Your word, reveal Yourself to me.
[Verse 2:]
Lips of clay are so unworthy to speak for You,
So with grace won't You purge and clean.
Breathe into me and like a masterful musician,
Playing an instrument, You can play through me.
[Bridge:]
Your Word is a light unto my pathway,
Your Word is a lamp unto my feet.
Speak Lord, speak Lord.
Speak Lord, speak Lord.
[Chorus 2:]
One word is all we need to destroy captivity
And break the chains that are binding.
One Rhema word, designed with Your expertise,
Tailor made for me...
[Vamp:]
Speak Lord, speak Lord,
Speak Lord, reveal Yourself to me.
[Ending:]
Speak Lord,
Through Your word, reveal Yourself to me.
Lillith Sternin
Kurt Carr and Kurt Carr singers are so so gifted. They bring the A game on every album, from back in the day when Mary Mary were part of the group.
C. Amelia Camille
Lord, i need You TO SPEAK to me and REVEAL YOURSELF to me
ONLY ONE WORD Father
Just ONE WORD Father
ishermanjr
This is a beautiful song! How could anyone not like this song?
Grace Webb
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Brutus Media Productions
This song just means so much to me. It has a powerful message that just brings my spirit up every time I listen to it.
Trish Marshall
Speak Lord....reveal yourself to me!!! Then, let us hear and respond appropriately! Amen! Lord, I thank you...for one Word!
Nelly Etukudo
Speak Lord, reveal yourself to me
Raquel West
This song really is ministering me. At this point in my life it is keeping me focused. Thank you for letting God use you to get this message out. God bless you.
DT Cecilia
seriously underrated song!