Behold (Then Sings My Soul) – English Lyrics

• By: Hillsong UNITED

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music can be a profound experience, and "Behold (Then Sings My Soul)" offers a rich vocabulary of worship and spiritual expression in English. Through its beautiful and moving lyrics, you can learn words that convey awe, reverence, and deep emotion. The song's structure, exploring the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, makes it a special and powerful way to connect with the language of faith.

[English]

Behold the Father's heart

The mystery He lavishes on us

As deep cries out to deep

Oh, how desperately He wants us

The things of earth stand next to Him

Like a candle to the sun

Unfailing Father

What compares to His great love

Behold His holy Son

The Lion and the Lamb given to us

The Word became a man

That my soul should know its Saviour

Forsaken for the sake of all mankind

Salvation is in His blood

Jesus Messiah

The righteous died for love

It wasn't over

For He is the risen One

Then sings my soul

Then sings my soul

How great Your love is

How great Your love is

How great Your love is

Then sings my soul

Then sings my soul

How great Your love is

How great Your love is

How great Your love is

Then sings my soul

Behold I have a friend

The Spirit breathing holy fire within

My ever present help

Speaking truth when I can't find it

Light up this broken heart and light my way

'Til my time on earth is done

Oh, Holy Spirit

Breathe in me like kingdom come

Oh, Holy Spirit

Let Your work in me be done

Then sings my soul

Then sings my soul

How great Your love is

How great Your love is

Then sings my soul

Then sings my soul

How great Your love is

How great Your love is

Then sings my soul

Then sings my soul

How great Your love is

How great Your love is

Then sings my soul

Then sings my soul

Then sings my soul

How great Your love is

How great Your love is

Then sings my soul

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ B2	verb - to see or observe something, often with a sense of wonder or reverence
lavishes /ˈlævɪʃɪz/ C1	verb - to give something in large amounts, generously
desperately /ˈdɛspərətli/ B1	adverb - in a way that shows great urgency or desperation
unfailing /ˌʌnˈfeɪlɪŋ/ C1	adjective - never failing or always reliable
righteous /ˈrɪtʃəs/ B2	adjective - morally right or justifiable
forsaken /fɔrˈseɪkən/ C1	adjective - abandoned or deserted
salvation /sælˈveɪʃən/ B2	noun - deliverance from danger or suffering, especially of a spiritual nature
messiah /məˈsaɪə/ B2	noun - a savior or liberator, especially in a religious context
risen /ˈrɪzən/ B1	adjective - having returned to life after death
breathing /ˈbriːθɪŋ/ A2	verb - to take air into the lungs and expel it adjective - alive or vibrant
holy /ˈhoʊli/ A2	adjective - associated with God or sacred
spirit /ˈspɪrɪt/ A2	noun - the non-physical part of a person, often associated with the soul
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible verb - to provide illumination
broken /ˈbroʊkən/ A2	adjective - having been fractured or damaged
truth /truːθ/ A2	noun - the quality or state of being true
kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ A1	noun - a state or territory ruled by a king or queen

Key Grammar Structures

• Behold the Father's heart

  ➔ Present Simple with 'behold'

  ➔ The verb 'behold' is used in the present simple to express an action that is true in general or to draw attention to something.

• As deep cries out to deep

  ➔ Present Simple with 'cries out'

  ➔ The phrase 'cries out' is in the present simple, indicating a habitual or general action.

• The Word became a man

  ➔ Past Simple with 'became'

  ➔ The verb 'became' is in the past simple, indicating a completed action in the past.

• Then sings my soul

  ➔ Present Simple with 'sings'

  ➔ The verb 'sings' is in the present simple, suggesting a habitual or ongoing action.

• Light up this broken heart and light my way

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The phrase uses the imperative mood to give a command or make a request.

• Let Your work in me be done

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood

  ➔ The phrase uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish or desire.

• How great Your love is

  ➔ Present Simple with 'is'

  ➔ The verb 'is' is in the present simple, indicating a current state or condition.