Lyrics below, “You Sanctify My Heart” is an intimate, reflective song of personal devotion to Jesus Christ, expressing a longing to know Him more deeply, surrender to His will, and experience His sanctifying love. The song is a personal prayer of love, gratitude, and spiritual transformation, celebrating Jesus as our first love and the One who remains faithful through every season of life. Its central message is that sanctification is the continuing work of Christ within us, drawing our hearts into deeper fellowship with Him. Musically, the song draws from the rich singer-songwriter traditions of the 1970s, particularly the intricate acoustic guitar work and spiritual introspection of Bruce Cockburn, the expressive melodies and sophisticated folk harmonies of Joni Mitchell, and the warm, heartfelt West Coast California sound of Jackson Browne, James Taylor, and the era's acoustic folk-rock movement. Fingerstyle guitar, warm melodic instrumentation, and intimate, conversational vocals create an organic, personal atmosphere. **Scripture References:** 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24; John 15:4–5; John 17:17; Psalm 51:10; Hebrews 13:12; Revelation 2:4–5; Philippians 2:13; Hebrews 13:5. **Lyrics** [Intro] [Verse 1] I've been thinking Oh I've I've been thinking about you And how I need How I need you (Jesus) [Chorus] You, [brief pause] you sanctify my heart Your love in me impart You've always been there for me I never want to leave you Lord, you see Let your life Let it flow in me [Bridge] I know that you will always be with me I lift my voice To you Oh to you I lift my voice To you Oh I lift my voice Lord I lift my voice To you [Verse 2] I've been praying Oh I've I've been praying to know you deeper, deeper still to only do only do your will (Jesus) [Chorus] You, [brief pause] you sanctify my heart Your love in me impart You've always been there for me I never want to leave you Lord, you see Let your life Let it flow in me [Instrumental break] [Verse 3] I've been singing Oh I've I've been singing about you Oh, my first love Your my First Love (Jesus) [Chorus] You, [brief pause] you sanctify my heart Your love in me impart You've always been there for me I never want to leave you Lord, you see Let your life Let it flow in me [Bridge] I know that you will always be with me I lift my voice To you Only to you I lift my voice To you Oh I lift my voice Lord I lift my voice To you [Chorus] You, [brief pause] you sanctify my heart Your love in me impart You've always been there for me I never want to leave you Lord, you see Let your life Let it flow in me © Shiloh Worship Music. All rights reserved.
