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Not To Us
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Aug 9, 2026 updated
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Nichole Nordeman's song "Not to Us" is a worshipful declaration that all glory belongs to God alone. The lyrics reflect on human frailty and the futility of self-made dreams, acknowledging that every good thing ultimately points back to Him. The song emphasizes surrender, humility, and the desire for God's name to be exalted above all else. It echoes the biblical sentiment of Psalm 115:1, where glory is given not to us but to God's name. With a gentle, reflective tone, Nordeman encourages listeners to let go of personal ambition and let their lives be a testimony to God's grace and faithfulness.
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All the toil
All in vain
Every image of ourselves that we create
Every dream
Built on sand
Every castle slips away when tides come in
Let us not imagine
That we might have a hand in where the wind blows
Where grace goes
Let not any passion be for kingdoms we have fashioned in our own name
For our own fame
Not to us
Not to us
But to Your name be glory
To Your name be glory
Not to us
Not to us
But to Your name be glory
To Your name
Every beat
Every breath
Every broken road and every ordered step
Every loss
Every gain
Every spotlight
Every shadow
Yours the same
So let us not be fooled
And let us not be disillusioned
Let our eyes see You clearly
Not to us
Not to us
But to Your name be glory
To Your name be glory
Not to us
Not to us
But to Your name be glory
To Your name
Anything that�??s good
Anything that�??s true
Let it point to You
Let it point to You
Not to us
Not to us
But to Your name be glory
To Your name
No walls
No greed
No color
No creed
No right
No left
All You
No less
Not to us
Not to us
But to Your name be glory
To Your name be glory
Not to us
Not to us
But to Your name be glory
To Your name
Anything that�??s good
Anything that�??s true
Let it point to You
Let it point to You
Not to us
Not to us
But to Your name be glory
To Your name