Your Name Is Glorious

“Your Name Is Glorious” by Jesus Culture is a powerful worship song that exalts the sacrifice and glory of Jesus Christ. The lyrics begin by acknowledging the unparalleled nature of Jesus, who willingly took on the sins of the world. This act of selflessness and love is highlighted as a central theme, emphasizing the immense price Jesus paid and the life He gave for humanity. The repetition of the phrase “You gave it all for love” underscores the depth of His sacrifice and the boundless love that motivated it.

The song continues to marvel at the vastness of creation, from the depths of the seas to the expanse of the universe, and yet, it brings the focus back to the cross. This juxtaposition serves to highlight the incomprehensible greatness of God and the intimate, personal act of Jesus’ crucifixion. The imagery of Jesus spreading His arms on the cross is a poignant reminder of His ultimate act of love and redemption. The chorus, “Your name is Glorious, we lift you up higher, higher,” is a call to worship, inviting listeners to recognize and celebrate the divine glory and the miraculous deeds of God.

The song also emphasizes communal worship, with repeated calls to sing and bring the highest praise to the King. This collective act of worship is portrayed as a continuous, joyous response to the recognition of God’s glory and the sacrifice of Jesus. The repetition of “We will sing” and “Sing it again” creates a sense of ongoing, fervent praise, encouraging believers to continually lift up the name of Jesus. The song’s structure, with its recurring choruses and refrains, reinforces the message of eternal praise and the exaltation of God’s glorious name.