Sanctuary
The Undead (U.K.) Lyrics


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I can listen to a sermon at home
I can pray in my car
I can sing to You in my shower
But I wanna be where You are
And though You're everywhere
I don't always feel You like I do there
God I love Your sanctuary
Where Your glorious presence dwells
And You love to meet me here
And bring me to your well
When I'm tired and thirsty
You never disappoint
So I'll bring my song of gratitude
Then go tell of the wonders You do
I can commune with You out in nature
Alone on a mountain top
I can decide to talk to You, Jesus
Really in any old spot
And though You're everywhere
I don't always hear You like I do there
God I love Your sanctuary
Where Your glorious presence dwells
And You love to meet me here
And bring me to your well
When I'm tired and thirsty
You never disappoint
So I'll bring my song of gratitude
Then go tell of the wonders You do
There's something about the way
Your people come together and pray
Oh there's something in the air there
That makes the Devil run scared
Oh there's something in the praise
Of a hundred voices raised
That moves the Heavens in a greater way
That changes hearts in a single day
Oh they can try to close it's doors
But Your sanctuary won't be ignored
We'll come
O God, we'll come
There's something about the way
Your people come together and pray
Oh there's something in the air there
That makes the Devil run scared
Oh there's something in the praise
Of a hundred voices raised
That moves the Heavens in a greater way
That changes hearts in a single day
Oh they can try to close it's doors
But Your sanctuary won't be ignored
We'll come
O God, we'll come
For Your presence, we'll come
O God, we'll come
God I love Your sanctuary
Where Your glorious presence dwells
And You love to meet me here
And bring me to your well
When I'm tired and thirsty
God, You never disappoint me
So I'll bring my song of gratitude
Then go tell of the wonders You do




Yeah I'll bring my song of gratitude
Then go tell of the wonders You do

Overall Meaning

The song "Sanctuary" by The Undead (U.K.) is a dedication to the church and the way it offers a space where people can come together to worship and pray. The singer acknowledges that they can have a personal relationship with God no matter where they are, but there is something special about being in a place where His presence resides. They express their love for the sanctuary and the way it brings people together to connect with God. The singer also notes that the power of prayer in a group setting can change hearts and move heaven in a greater way than just individual prayer.


The singer's desire to be in the sanctuary appears to stem from the sense of community and fellowship that can be found there, as well as the atmosphere that makes the devil run scared. The song suggests that praising God in the sanctuary can be a transformative experience that can lead to a renewed sense of spirit and appreciation for the wonders that God performs. The singer concludes by saying that they will bring their song of gratitude to the sanctuary and then go tell of the wonders that God does.


Overall, "Sanctuary" is a hymn in praise of the church and the spiritual nourishment it provides for those who seek it.


Line by Line Meaning

I can listen to a sermon at home
I can hear Your word wherever I am, but nothing compares to Your sanctuary


I can pray in my car
I can talk to You in any place or time, but Your sanctuary is where I truly connect with You


I can sing to You in my shower
I can worship You in any way, but Your sanctuary is where true worship lives


But I wanna be where You are
No matter where I am, my heart longs for Your sanctuary


And though You're everywhere
You are always with me, but Your sanctuary is where I feel You the most


I don't always feel You like I do there
Although You are always present, Your sanctuary is where I feel Your presence the most


God I love Your sanctuary
Your sanctuary is a special place where Your beautiful presence lives


Where Your glorious presence dwells
Your glorious presence fills every corner of Your sanctuary


And You love to meet me here
You delight in meeting me in Your sanctuary


And bring me to your well
You refresh and quench my thirst when I'm in Your sanctuary


When I'm tired and thirsty
When I'm exhausted and in need of Your love, I find solace in Your sanctuary


You never disappoint
You always satisfy my yearning heart with Your love in Your sanctuary


So I'll bring my song of gratitude
I will bring my grateful heart to Your sanctuary and sing praises to You


Then go tell of the wonders You do
After experiencing Your wonders in Your sanctuary, I will share Your love with others


I can commune with You out in nature
I find Your presence in the beauty of nature, but it cannot replace Your sanctuary


Alone on a mountain top
Even in isolation, I feel Your presence, but Your sanctuary is where I truly connect with You


I can decide to talk to You, Jesus
I can choose to speak to You anytime, but I choose to do it in Your sanctuary


Really in any old spot
I can talk to You anywhere, but Your sanctuary is where I intentionally seek You


And though You're everywhere
I know You are omnipresent, but Your sanctuary is where Your presence is overwhelming


I don't always hear You like I do there
Even though You speak to me always, I hear You most clearly in Your sanctuary


There's something about the way
The way Your people gather in Your sanctuary is special and unique


Your people come together and pray
The act of coming together in Your sanctuary to pray is powerful and meaningful


Oh there's something in the air there
There is a special atmosphere in Your sanctuary that cannot be found anywhere else


That makes the Devil run scared
The Devil fears Your presence in Your sanctuary


Oh there's something in the praise
Praising You in Your sanctuary has a powerful and transformative effect on our hearts


Of a hundred voices raised
The unified voices of a hundred worshippers is a beautiful sound to You


That moves the Heavens in a greater way
Worshipping You in Your sanctuary brings a deeper, more profound impact to Heaven


That changes hearts in a single day
Your sanctuary is a place of transformation where hearts are changed


Oh they can try to close it's doors
People may try to shut down Your sanctuary, but it will never be silenced


But Your sanctuary won't be ignored
Your sanctuary will always be a place of worship and encounter, no matter what man may try to do


We'll come
Your people will always come to Your sanctuary to meet with You


O God, we'll come
We come to Your sanctuary to seek Your face and hear Your words


For Your presence, we'll come
We come to Your sanctuary to experience Your presence and be refreshed


God, You never disappoint me
In Your sanctuary, You always satisfy my needs and exceed my expectations


Yeah I'll bring my song of gratitude
I will sing praises to You in Your sanctuary with a grateful heart


Then go tell of the wonders You do
After experiencing Your wonders in Your sanctuary, I will evangelize and share the good news with others




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Written by: Traci Coston

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Comments from YouTube:

@willieluncheonette

SECOND SONG BY UNDEAD, A BRISTOL PUNK BAND FROM THE EARLY 80'S. FROM THEIR ONLY ALBUM, THE KILLING OF REALITY.

@ChalesLeeRay-of2nb

Down the streets is always the same, they say they're gonna kill you, but don't even know your name...

I need my Sanctuary!!!

@MartLeFart

phil sick a true guitar maestro

@oxrjbizzle1984y

classic horror punk rock!

@jeffjeff8393

You might be thinking of the early 80s NYC/NJ horror punk band who are also fantastic. This one is the UK82 punk band from Bristol, UK. :)

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