May my prayer like incense rise before You
The lifting of my hands as sacrifice
Oh Lord Jesus turn Your eyes upon me
For I know there is mercy in Your sight
Your statutes are my heritage forever
My heart is set on keeping Your decrees
Please still my anxious urge toward rebellion
Let love keep my will upon its knees
Oh God, You are my God
(And I will ever praise You)
(Oh God, You are my God)
(And I will ever praise You)
To all creation I can see a limit
But Your commands are boundless and have none
So Your Word is my joy and meditation
From the rising to the setting of the sun
All Your ways are loving and are faithful
The road is narrow but Your burden light
Because You gladly lean to lead the humble
I shall gladly kneel to leave my pride
Oh God, You are my God
And I will ever praise You
Oh God, You are my God
And I will ever praise You
Oh God, You are my God
And I will ever praise You
Oh God, You are my God
And I will ever praise You
(This helps you hear songs to the Lord)
Oh God is compassionate
He is reign in live for the mercy
Oh, His love is unfaded
His face is shine and clear
(Come on, let's praise to Him)
Oh God, You are my God
(And I will ever praise You)
(Oh God, You are my God)
(And I will ever praise You)
Oh God, You are my God
And I will ever praise You
Oh God, You are my God
And I will ever praise You
Oh God, You are my God
And I will ever praise You
Oh God, You are my God
And I will ever praise You
I will seek You in the morning
And I will learn to walk in Your ways
And step by step You'll lead me
And I will follow You all of my days
About This Song
"Like Incense/Sometimes By Step" is a deeply contemplative worship song that explores the tension between human frailty and divine devotion through the metaphor of prayer as rising incense. The track draws heavily from Psalm 141, transforming ancient Hebrew worship language into a modern confession of spiritual struggle, particularly the "anxious urge toward rebellion" that believers face when trying to maintain faithfulness. Musically, the song builds from intimate, acoustic-driven verses into soaring, anthemic choruses that mirror the upward movement of incense and prayer, creating a sense of spiritual ascension through sound. The production emphasizes space and reverence, with careful dynamics that allow moments of vulnerability to breathe before exploding into declarations of praise. What makes this song distinctive is its honest acknowledgment that worship isn't always easy-it requires the deliberate stilling of rebellion and the choice to let "love keep my will on its knees." The lyrics reveal a mature understanding of faith as an ongoing surrender rather than a one-time decision. The song resonated with listeners because it gave voice to the internal spiritual battles that many Christians experience but rarely discuss openly in worship settings. Rather than presenting faith as triumphant certainty, it offers a model of worship that emerges from struggle, making it deeply relatable to those wrestling with doubt, anxiety, and the daily choice to remain faithful.
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