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You Shine
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Jul 23, 2026 updated
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Brian Doerksen's song 'You Shine' is a worship anthem that encourages believers to trust in God's greatness rather than fear people or circumstances. The lyrics contrast human fear with God's power as Creator, who made the heavens and placed the stars. The song acknowledges that trouble will come in this world, but declares that Jesus has overcome the world. The repeated refrain 'You Shine' emphasizes God's brightness, love, and the courage He gives to follow Him. The song draws on biblical themes of God's sovereignty and the victory of Christ over the world's troubles.
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Why should I fear man
When You made the heavens?
Why should I be afraid
When You put the stars in place?
Why should I lose heart
When I know how great you are?
Why should I give up
When Your plans are full of love?
In this world we will have trouble
But You have overcome the world!
You Shine
Brighter than the brightest star!
Your Love
Purer than the purest heart!
You Shine
Filling us with courage and strength
To follow You!
Why should I fear man
When You made the heavens?
Why should I be afraid
When You put the stars in place?
Why should I lose heart
When I know how great You are?
Why should I give up
When Your plans are full of love?
You Shine
Brighter than the brightest star!
Your Love
Purer than the purest heart!
You Shine
Filling us with courage and strength
To follow You!
In this world we will have trouble
But You have overcome the world!
You have overcome the world...!
You Shine
Brighter than the brightest star!
Your Love
Purer than the purest heart!
You Shine
Filling us with courage and strength
To follow You!
You Shine
Brighter than the brightest star!
Your Love
Purer than the purest heart!
You Shine
Filling us with courage and strength
To follow You!
You- Shine-, (oh Lord! oh Lord give us courage
Give us courage and strength, to follow you!)
You- Shine-! (to the ends of the earth! oh Lord! oh Lord!
We're gonna follow, we're gonna follow You!)