Tim & his wife Rachel have been involved with Soul Survivor events around the world as well as the Soul Survivor Watford church for many years.
Tim now heads up the worship at Holy Trinity Brompton, having previously been Worship Pastor at Soul Survivor Watford (a post now held by Beth Croft nee Beth Coulson) and is passionate about resourcing musicians and worship leaders.
http://www.worshipcentral.org/blog/tim/.
Living For Your Glory
Tim Hughes Lyrics
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But lose your soul?
What good is it to make a sweet sound
But remain proud?
In view of God's mercy, I offer my all
And take my life, let it be everything, all of me
Here I am, use me for Your glory
Here I am living for Your glory
The road I'm on that leads nowhere without You
And the life I live that finds meaning and surrender
In view of God's mercy, I offer my all
Seeking first the Kingdom
Seeking first the Kingdom
Of my Lord
"Living For Your Glory" by Tim Hughes is a song that explores the importance of putting God above all else. The opening lines "What good is it to gain the whole world, but lose your soul?" express the worthlessness of earthly possessions compared to spiritual fulfillment. The next line, "What good is it to make a sweet sound, but remain proud?" questions the value of talent and success if it is used to boost one's ego rather than to glorify God.
In view of God's mercy, the singer offers their entire being to be used for God's glory. The lines "And take my life, let it be everything, all of me" and "Here I am, use me for Your glory" show the singer's complete surrender to God's will. The last two lines, "In everything I say and do, let my life honor You, here I am living for Your glory" emphasize the idea that every aspect of one's life should be lived in a way that honors God.
The song also touches on the idea that without God, life has no meaning. The lines "The road I'm on that leads nowhere without You, and the life I live that finds meaning and surrender" highlights the idea that a life without God is a life without purpose. The final repetition of "Seeking first the Kingdom" emphasizes that God's kingdom should be our top priority.
Line by Line Meaning
What good is it to gain the whole world
What is the point of achieving worldly success and riches if your soul is lost and corrupted?
But lose your soul?
Why strive for material gain if it comes at the cost of losing the purity and goodness of your soul?
What good is it to make a sweet sound
What value is there in creating beautiful music or art if your heart is filled with pride and vanity?
But remain proud?
It is worthless to create anything if your ego and self-centeredness prevent you from using your talents for the greater good.
In view of God's mercy, I offer my all
Thankful for God's grace and benevolence, I dedicate my entire being and existence to serving Him and doing His will.
And take my life, let it be everything, all of me
I surrender all that I am, every aspect of my life, to God and ask Him to use me completely.
Here I am, use me for Your glory
I am ready and willing to be used by God to glorify His name and further His plan on earth.
In everything I say and do, let my life honor You
My ultimate goal is to live in such a way that everything I say and do reflects the goodness and righteousness of God.
Here I am living for Your glory
I am committed to living my life in a way that brings honor and praise to God and His divine purpose.
The road I'm on that leads nowhere without You
Without God as my guide and companion, the path I am on has no true direction or ultimate destination.
And the life I live that finds meaning and surrender
Through surrendering to God and living for His glory, my life finds true purpose and fulfillment.
Seeking first the Kingdom
My priority is to seek first God's kingdom and His righteousness in all aspects of my life.
Seeking first the Kingdom
My life is dedicated to pursuing God's kingdom above all else.
Of my Lord
My pursuit of God's kingdom is centered around His lordship over my life and my desire to serve Him.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: RACHEL HUGHES, TIM HUGHES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Hunt
This is a magnificent song. A great expression of surrender to God & the desire to please Him in all we do. Hoping to use it in church some time.
Efua
I love this song, I pray for perseverance in seeking first the kingdom of my LORD
chaps90able1
One of my favourite songs.. it has so much meaning in it and it encourages me to keep living for God! awesome!!
His princess 1003
Awesome song!!
seashorecinderella12
this is one of my favorite songs! we always sing it at church and its so meaningful... i love it so much!!!
leighandcallum
What an amazing song!! Tim Hughes you truely Rock and you sooo have Our Lord and Spirit in you and for that I seek out your music.. May God Bless you
mvasa2010
every time we sing this at our church it feels so incredible....awesome!
Megan Johnston
in everything i say and do, let my life honor you, here i am living for your glory. this song is amazing! God bless you all
The Voice to the Nations
Very timing. Thank you and God bless you for such a deeper revelation that you have put into a beautiful worship song.
This is the whole package of the mystery of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
May God take His glory. Hallelujah Amen 🙌🙌🔥
nogoodck
My dream my purpose!!! Honour and glory Him and seek ye first the Kingdom!