For Your Name is Holy
Living Word Worship Lyrics
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I enter through the blood of the Lamb
I enter to worship You only
I enter to honor I Am
Lord I worship You, I worship You
For Your name is Holy, Holy Lord
For Your name is Holy, Holy Lord
The lyrics to Living Word Worship's song For Your Name Is Holy describe a personal encounter with God in the holiest of places, the Holy of Holies. The songwriter describes entering into this sacred space by way of the blood of the Lamb, suggesting an understanding of the sacrificial nature of Jesus' death on the cross. The purpose of this encounter is solely to worship and honor God, identified here as "I Am," a reference to the name of God revealed to Moses in the book of Exodus.
The repetition of the phrase "Lord I worship You" emphasizes the importance of worship as an act of reverence and devotion, highlighting the idea that entering into the presence of God is a profound privilege that demands a singular focus on honoring and exalting Him. The refrain, "For Your name is Holy, Holy Lord," further emphasizes the central theme of the song: the holiness and greatness of God, and His worthiness to be worshiped.
Overall, the lyrics to For Your Name Is Holy represent a humbling and reverential approach to worship, inviting listeners to join in a deep and meaningful encounter with the Divine.
Line by Line Meaning
I enter the Holy of Holies
I enter the extremely sacred place where God Himself resides
I enter through the blood of the Lamb
I only gain access because of the sacrificial blood of Jesus Christ
I enter to worship You only
I come with the sole purpose of giving You, and only You, worship
I enter to honor I Am
I come to honor and give respect to the Almighty God
Lord I worship You, I worship You
My sole purpose and focus is to worship You, Lord
For Your name is Holy, Holy Lord
For You, Lord, are completely and utterly set apart and holy
Contributed by Isaac D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.