Since his first solo project in 1983, Smith has become one of the most popular artists in the contemporary Christian music world, while also finding considerable success in the mainstream. Smith has frequently topped both Christian radio and Billboard charts and is often listed as one of the top keyboardists in rock and roll in Keyboard Magazine. Smith has sold more than 13 million records and has had 29 #1 hit songs. By 2005, he had garnered 14 gold records and 5 platinum records, 40 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and 3 Grammy Awards. He was also named one of People magazine's most beautiful people.
The Glory Songfacts reports that recorded with a 65-piece London orchestra, Glory is Christian musician Michael W. Smith’s seventeenth studio album and his second instrumental record. It was released November 22, 2011. His first instrumental album was Freedom, which was released November 21, 2000.
Here I Am
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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You stepped down into darkness
Open my eyes
Let me see
Beauty that made
This heart adore You
Hope of a life
Spent with You
Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
King of all days
Oh, so highly exalted
Glorious in Heaven above
Humbly You came
To the earth You created
All for love's sake became poor
Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
You're wonderful to me
Here I am to worship
Oh God, you're wonderful to me
The lyrics of Michael W. Smith's Here I Am To Worship express the awe-inspiring experience of being in the presence of God. The song depicts Jesus as the "Light of the World," a phrase borrowed from John 8:12, where Jesus describes himself as the light of the world, and as the "Hope of a life spent with You," invoking the promise of eternal life through faith in Christ. The song also acknowledges Christ's humility in coming to earth, "All for love's sake became poor," and his ultimate sacrifice on the cross, "I'll never know how much it cost, to see my sin upon that cross." Despite our own unworthiness in the presence of such greatness, the singer proclaims their desire to worship and bow down before God, acknowledging that He is "altogether lovely, altogether worthy, altogether wonderful to me."
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's devotion and willingness to surrender to God's will. The lyrics of the song remind us that worshiping God is not only about acknowledging our own inadequacy, but celebrating His goodness and mercy. It is a beautiful representation of the Christian faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Light of the World
Referring to Jesus, who is the manifestation of divine love and light in the world.
You stepped down into darkness
Jesus willingly entered into the darkness and brokenness of humanity in order to bring light and hope.
Open my eyes
Asking for an opening in one's heart, mind, and soul to see and experience the love and grace of Jesus.
Let me see
Requesting that one may have a deep and transformative encounter with Jesus.
Beauty that made This heart adore You
Acknowledging the surpassing beauty of Jesus, which makes one's heart overflow with love and devotion.
Hope of a life Spent with You
Expressing a desire for a life that is guided by Jesus and spent in His presence.
Here I am to worship
An expression of surrender and devotion to Jesus, offering oneself fully to His service.
Here I am to bow down
A recognition of Jesus' supreme authority and sovereignty, humbly submitting to His will.
Here I am to say that You're my God
A declaration of faith and trust in Jesus as one's Savior and Lord.
You're altogether lovely
Jesus is entirely beautiful and perfect in every way, inspiring love and awe.
Altogether worthy
Jesus deserves all honor, praise, and worship, as the perfect expression of God's love and mercy.
Altogether wonderful to me
Jesus is not only amazing and admirable, but also deeply personal and meaningful to each individual.
King of all days
Jesus is the ultimate ruler and Lord of all time and history.
Oh, so highly exalted
Jesus is elevated and exalted above all others, due to His supreme power and authority.
Glorious in Heaven above
Jesus' glory and shining radiance is most fully revealed in heaven with God.
Humbly You came
Jesus came to earth, not as a conquering king, but as a humble servant, ready to serve and love humanity.
To the earth You created
Jesus created and sustains the universe, yet chose to enter into and redeem the brokenness of humanity and the earth.
All for love's sake became poor
Jesus sacrificed everything, including His own life, for the sake of love and restoration of relationship with humanity.
I'll never know how much it cost To see my sin upon that cross
The depth of Jesus' love and sacrifice is beyond human understanding, as He endured great suffering and shame on the cross to save humanity from sin.
You're wonderful to me
A reaffirmation of Jesus' personal and transformative impact on one's life and heart.
Oh God, you're wonderful to me
A prayer of adoration and gratitude to God for His immense love and mercy, as revealed in Jesus.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Tim Hughes
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Italian Ice
Here I am standing before a humble glory
A humble glory: holy, high and lifted up
( passages from and around Isaiah 6, 53, 57 )
part 1 The year King Uzziah died (Isaiah 6)
Gloriously seated
A vision of the Lord enthroned high and lifted up filling His temple with his train
His glorious train fills the temple indeed the whole earth is filed with his glory
I saw, I spoke
Angels speak of it but don't dare to look
I, though though dean of all prophets, had a mouth too impure to carry his words
I have met my end
My heart shook, the door post of entry to the King shook
A prophet's mouth pronounces doom on himself
A prophet's mouth cleansed but by painful and burning coals
A hardness starts
A stump left
Part 2 The year the King of Kings died (Isaiah 52-53 )
Unseated with a glory hidden
A vision of the Lord now as servant, high and lifted up not on a throne but
His glory Men can't see
The worth of this person obscured more than all others
Not a problem of one prophet's mouth, but King's mouths are shut
Not a cleansing of one prophets mouth but nations sprinkled and cleansed
A hardness melts A reed out of dry ground grows
Rejected, suffered, died, overcoming death,
he took the pain of the burning coals from the alter,
he paid the price of the burning coals from the alter,
not just for Isaiah tongue, but every tongue. Paid in full.
not just for the cleansing of a prophets mouth, but for the cleansing of nations.
He was bowed down under their load but He was raised
His soul an offering for sin Doorposts of the church of the firstborn ones now painted with the blood of the lamb.The strong conquered. Spoils taken
All men shall see the salvation of God
part 3 The King of Kings living no more to die (Isaiah 57)
Gloriously dwelling
A vision of the Lord, high and lifted up, who lives forever, the holy one.
The Lord is high and lifted up and dwells with the lowly and contrite
filling and touches everything and everyone in His temple
With humble glory the high dwelling with the low
With humble glory the holy breathing hope to the heart broken
Their ways have met They were crushed, but so was He, now together with healing, leading, restoring
In humbling, they were healed. In crushing they were cured.
You were told to write reminders upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates
but behind those doors posts, hidden idols of the heart
And if God's holiness would shake the door posts of his temple so will your idols of the heart be shaken
But now, out of the mouth will comes that which fills the heart
Lips once impure flow with praise to the one always pure
Praise created in Mouths shut no longer fit for the King's use
" by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name." Heb (13:15)
Reflecting on and becoming a reflection of the one that angels don't dare to gaze
Peace, peace, double strength and real, for those near and far "he came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. (Eph 2:17)
Blessed is the peacemaker for He shall be called the Son of God,
Be reminded “Only in the LORD, it shall be said of me, are righteousness and strength
Ivona Vuk
Lyrics:
There's a place where I can go
Where the angels hear me pray
"I want to change
Yes I need Your touch"
I'm waiting here for You
And I fall, at Your feet
I'll give it all, until the day we meet
Here I am
Ready to give up my life for the One
Ready to pour out my heart for the Son
Here I am
Here I come to Your threshing floor
Where the angels fear to tread
I'm waiting here for the King of love
And to hold the hands that bled
And I fall, at Your feet
I'll give it all, until the day we meet
Here I am
Ready to give up my life for the One
Ready to pour out my heart for the Son
Tone Stefano Araújo
Michael W Smith muito bom de se ouvir!
Smareis -BR
Uma oração musicada. Linda demais.
Grace Giberson
I am so blessed to have seen you in person for a fourth time Michael w. Smith and May your voice bless others as it has blessed me four times!
Lil_Jei
A good friend of mine just passed away from cancer and it's prompted me to go back and listen to your music and reflect on her life, her Christian faith helped sustain her even to the end. I remember that your music was always on our mission trips playlists and being able to go back and listen to your beautiful voice and great lyrics is helping me process her passing. It feels as if with her passing she's led me back to the good ole days in regards to my age and faith. Still love your music MWS!
Isabel G
Estou Aqui ...... e sempre está Deus é lindo
Daniel Bejarano
Es preciosa esta canción y el significado que tiene.
Adriana Santos
meu sonho é assistiR ele ao vivo!
Tracy Clay
I love you and your anointed music so much Smitty!
eloise rodgers
Awsome!!!!!!! To God be the glory (*_*)
Brendon george
I y k I love 💗 song 🎵 😊and he is gaer