With my hands lifted high
I will praise You as King
What have I done
To deserve a love like Yours
With our voices lifted high
We proclaim You as King
What have we done
To deserve a love like Yours
(Like Yours)
Create in me a clean heart
And renew a right spirit in me
Cast me not away O Lord
And take not Thy Holy Spirit from me
Say I love You I love You
I love You I love You
I love You I love You
I love You I love You
I need You I need You
I need You I need You
I need You I need You
I need You I need You
I love You I love You
I love You I love You
I love You I love You
I love You I love You
And with my hands lifted high
I will praise You as King
What have I done
To deserve a love like Yours
With our voices lifted high
We proclaim You as King
What have we done
To deserve a love like Yours
Jonathan Stockstill
Song Meaning
“To Deserve” centres on wonder at undeserved love joined with a prayer for a clean heart and renewed spirit. Its repeated language turns doctrine into prayer and gives worshippers words for a faithful response to God.
Biblical Message
The song closely reflects Psalm 51:10–12 and Ephesians 2:4–5. These passages illuminate its central images and anchor its message in Scripture: God acts in grace, his people respond in faith, and hope rests in what he has promised.
Reflection
Use this song to pause, name the truth it declares, and consider the response it invites. It is especially fitting for confession, assurance, or worship about grace. Let its central confession become a personal prayer and a shared encouragement to the church.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “To Deserve” about?
It is about wonder at undeserved love joined with a prayer for a clean heart and renewed spirit.
Which Bible passages connect with this song?
Psalm 51:10–12 and Ephesians 2:4–5 provide especially clear connections to its message.
How can this song be used in worship?
It can support confession, assurance, or worship about grace, followed by Scripture reading, prayer, or quiet reflection.