Passion exists to glorify God by uniting students in worship, prayer and ju… Read Full Bio ↴Passion exists to glorify God by uniting students in worship, prayer and justice for spiritual awakening in this generation. Passion has encountered millions of students and 18-25 year olds, young people whose lives have been transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. One of the most impactful and stirring aspects of the movement has been the sea of voices uniting together to lift up the name of Jesus, currently helmed by Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker and Melodie Malone. The band has seen worship leaders such as Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Crowder, Christy Nockels and more unite over the years, writing, recording and leading arenas in worship. Transcending the conferences, songs from Passion have become some of the most recognizable and unforgettable worship anthems of this generation. With more than 1.8 million units sold and a multitude of chart topping singles such as “How Great Is Our God,” “One Thing Remains,” “Even So Come,” and “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord),” listeners across the world continue to be impacted by the music of Passion. Songs from Passion such as Even So Come, Salvation’s Tide Is Rising, and Worthy of Your Name have become timeless staples in the Church. Their newest offering, Whole Heart, is set to release digitally February 23, 2018. The four time Dove Award winners have had seven albums debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums Chart with two hitting the Top 5 on the Billboard 200. Through it all, Jesus continues to remain at the center.

Knowing You
Passion Lyrics

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All I once held dear, built my life upon
All this world reveres and wars to own
All I once thought gain I have counted loss
Spent and worthless now compared to this

Knowing You, Jesus, knowing You
There is no greater thing
You're my all, You're the best

You're my joy, my righteousness
And I love You Lord

Now my heart's desire is to know You more
To be found in You and know as Yours
To possess by faith what I could not earn
All surpassing gift of righteousness

Oh to know the power of Your risen life
And to know You in Your sufferings

To become like You in Your death, my Lord
So with You to live and never die

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Passion's song "Knowing You" are powerful and uplifting, expressing the desire of a person to surrender all worldly possessions and gain a deeper connection with Jesus Christ. The opening lines, "All I once held dear, built my life upon, all this world reveres and wars to own," signify the awakening of the singer to the impermanence of earthly possessions and the realization that true joy can only be achieved through a relationship with God. The following line, "All I once thought gain I have counted loss, spent and worthless now compared to this," further emphasizes the realization that material possessions and worldly achievements do not bring true fulfillment.

The chorus emphasizes the importance of knowing and loving Jesus above all else, with the powerful words, "Knowing You, Jesus, knowing You, there is no greater thing, you're my all, you're the best, you're my joy, my righteousness, and I love you Lord." This chorus emphasizes the importance of finding true meaning and purpose in life through connection with Jesus Christ.

The second verse emphasizes the desire to continue growing in faith and giving oneself over to God, with the lines "Now my heart's desire is to know You more, to be found in You and known as Yours, to possess by faith what I could not earn, all surpassing gift of righteousness." This verse expresses the singer's desire to continue seeking a deeper connection with God and to be guided by faith rather than earthly desires.

Overall, "Knowing You" is a powerful and uplifting song that reminds us of the importance of surrendering our worldly possessions and striving to deepen our relationship with God.

Line by Line Meaning

All I once held dear, built my life upon
Everything that I considered precious and the foundation of my existence, I had built my life on it.

All this world reveres and wars to own
The world loves and strives to possess everything that it reveres.

All I once thought gain I have counted loss
Everything that I previously considered a gain is now worthless in comparison to what I have found.

Spent and worthless now compared to this
What I used to treasure and spend my resources on is insignificant when compared to what I have found in Jesus.

Knowing You, Jesus, knowing You
The ultimate desire of my heart is knowing Jesus, his personality, his teachings, and his way of life.

There is no greater thing
There is no greater achievement or purpose in life than knowing Jesus completely.

You're my all, You're the best
Jesus you mean everything to me and you are the best thing that has ever happened to me.

You're my joy, my righteousness
Knowing Jesus has brought me excitement and makes me righteous.

And I love You Lord
I genuinely have affection for you Lord Jesus.

Now my heart's desire is to know You more
Presently, I have deep yearning of discovering you more deeply everyday Jesus.

To be found in You and know as Yours
I want to have an identity in you Jesus and be known as belonging to you.

To possess by faith what I could not earn
I strongly desire to own the ultimate gracious gift of righteousness that is beyond human earning but only received by faith.

All surpassing gift of righteousness
The righteousness that Jesus gives is beyond any other thing that can be earned.

Oh to know the power of Your risen life
I earnestly wish to comprehend the genuine ability that Jesus’ life possesses after resurrection.

And to know You in Your sufferings
I desire to be well acquainted with you Jesus concerning your painful experiences.

To become like You in Your death, my Lord
I long to have the same disposition as Jesus when He died on the cross.

So with You to live and never die
With Jesus, being eternally alive is possible

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