What Makes You Beautiful
St. Martins Pops Orchestra Lyrics
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The things I cannot change
Grant me the courage, Lord, to change what I can
Wisdom to know the difference
In my weakness You can shine
In Your strength I can fly and
And You make everything, everything beautiful
You make everything, everything beautiful
In its time, in Your time
It's beautiful
Grant me serenity, Lord, and patience
For things will take time
Grant me freedom to walk a new path
And let me feel Your love
In my weakness You can shine
In Your strength I can fly and
And You make everything, everything beautiful
You make everything, everything new
You make everything, everything beautiful
In its time, in Your time
It's beautiful
Lifting open hands to You my Savior
Beautify my soul
Knowing You redeem my pain and failure
Purify my soul
Beautify my soul
And You make everything, everything beautiful
You make everything, everything new
You make everything, everything beautiful
In its time, in Your time
It's beautiful
The song "What Makes You Beautiful" by St. Martins Pops Orchestra is a prayer of humility and appreciation to a higher power, calling for the strength to accept things that cannot be changed and the courage to enact change where possible. The lyrics reflect a desire for wisdom, serenity, patience, and freedom, all of which the singer attributes to the power of the Lord. The singer acknowledges weakness and vulnerability, but also recognizes the transformative power of faith and the beauty that can emerge from difficult circumstances.
The repetition of the phrase "You make everything, everything beautiful" reinforces the idea that there is beauty and goodness to be found even in the face of adversity. By bringing attention to the idea that beauty emerges in its own time and on the timeline of the Lord rather than our own, the song also speaks to the idea of surrendering control and trusting in a higher power. Overall, the message of the song is one of hope and a reminder that even in the midst of struggle, there is potential for growth, transformation, and beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Grant me serenity to accept things
Asking for peace to accept what cannot be changed
The things I cannot change
Referring to circumstances outside of our control
Grant me the courage, Lord, to change what I can
Asking for strength to change what is within our power
Wisdom to know the difference
Requesting insight to discern between what can and cannot be changed
In my weakness You can shine
Acknowledge the power and strength of a higher authority
In Your strength I can fly and
Recognizing that relying on a higher power can empower us
And You make everything, everything beautiful
Highlighting the transformative power of a higher power
You make everything, everything new
Emphasizing that change and renewal are possible
In its time, in Your time
Recognizing that change may not happen immediately
It's beautiful
Celebrating the beauty of transformation
Grant me serenity, Lord, and patience
Asking for peace and perseverance while waiting for change
For things will take time
Acknowledging that change may require time and effort
Grant me freedom to walk a new path
Requesting the ability to make a fresh start
And let me feel Your love
Seeking the support and guidance of a higher power
Lifting open hands to You my Savior
Expressing a willingness to rely on a higher power
Beautify my soul
Requesting spiritual growth and renewal
Knowing You redeem my pain and failure
Acknowledging the power of a higher power to turn negatives into positives
Purify my soul
Requesting spiritual cleansing and renewal
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: REBECCA ST. JAMES, FRED WILLIAMS, LUKE SMALLBONE
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