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Take My Life (Holiness)
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Jul 28, 2026 updated
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MercyMe's song 'Holiness' is a prayerful request for God to shape the believer's life. The lyrics express a deep longing for holiness, righteousness, and purity, acknowledging that these are what God desires. The chorus asks God to take the singer's life, mind, and will and conform them to His own. The song reflects a theme of surrender and transformation, echoing the biblical call to be set apart for God. It is a personal, worshipful plea for inner change and alignment with God's character.
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Take my life
Holiness, holiness..is what i long for
Holiness is what i need
Holiness, holiness
Is what you want from me
[Chorus:]
Take my life and form it
Take my mind transform it
Take my will conform it
To yours, to yours, oh lord
Righteousness, righteousness is what i long for
Righteousness is what i need
Righteousness, righteousness
Is what you want from me
[Chorus:]
Purity, purity..is what i long for
Purity is what i need
Purity, purity
Is what you want from me