And at midnight
Paul and Silas prayed inside that prison
Singing hymns to God, the prisoners listened
Little did they know what would come next
(Oh) All of a sudden
The earth began to quake and the foundation
Of that jail began to shake the door flung open
The chains of all the prisoners came loose
So don't tell me what praise cannot do
The sound of our faith makes the mountains move
And I'm not waiting till the morning
I will worship You right now
No, I'm not waiting till the morning
Oh, I will worship...
In Your midnight (yeah)
When thoughts are building up just like a prison
Don't forget your song, the Father's listening
To every melody and every word
(Oh yeah, oh yeah) Every word (oh yeah)
This is the breakthrough
What if God is doing something brand new?
There are other people coming with you
And freedom is the door we're walking through, oh
So don't tell me what praise cannot do
The sound of our faith makes the mountains move
Let's build Him a home with our praise
For nothing can hold back the Father's grace
(Say) I'm not waiting till the morning
(I will, I will) I will worship You right now
(Not gonna wait till the morning) I'm not waiting till the morning
(I will worship You right now) I will worship You right now
(I'm not gonna wait till the morning) I'm not waiting till the morning
(I will, I will, I will) I will worship You right now
(Oh, I'm not waiting) I'm not waiting till the morning
('Cause I will worship You right now) I will worship
So why wait
When praise is happening now
I won't wait
I won't let a rock cry out
In my place
You've been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise
Why wait
When praise is happening now
I won't wait
Won't let a rock cry out
In my place
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise
Why wait
When praise is happening now
I won't wait
Won't let a rock cry out
In my place
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise
So I won't hold my praise, yeah
I won't hold... (I won't hold my praise)
'Cause He didn't hold back His goodness
(I won't hold my praise)
Because He didn't hold back His grace
(I won't hold my praise)
I won't hold
(I won't hold my praise)
I won't
(I won't hold my praise)
I won't let a rock cry out for me
(I won't hold my praise)
I won't, oh
(I won't hold my praise)
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise
I won't hold my praise
(I won't hold my praise)
I won't hold my praise
(I won't hold my praise)
No, I won't hold my praise
(I won't hold my praise)
No, I won't hold my praise
(I won't hold my praise)
I got a praise, I won't hold my praise
(I won't hold my praise)
I've got a praise, I won't hold my praise
(I won't hold my praise)
He's worthy now, I won't hold my praise
(I won't hold my praise)
He's worthy now, I won't hold my praise
(I won't hold my praise)
He's worthy now
He's worthy now
He's worthy now
He's holy now
He's holy now
He's sovereign now
He's sovereign now
He's faithful now
He's worthy now
He's holy now
He's sovereign now
He's faithful now
He's worthy now
He's holy now
He's sovereign now
He's righteous now
He's faithful now
He's faithful now
He's faithful now
He's sovereign now
He's good now
He's good now
So I won't hold my praise
I'm not waiting till the morning
I will worship You right now
(Sing it out, sing) I'm not waiting till the morning
(I'm not waiting, I will) I will worship You right now
(No, I'm not waiting eh-eh) I'm not waiting till the morning
(You can't make me be quiet 'cause) I will worship You right now
(You can't make me be silent 'cause) I'm not waiting till the morning
(You can't make me stop singing) I will worship You right now
Jeremiah said it's like fire
Jeremiah said it's like fire
Hey, Jeremiah said it's like fire
(You can't make me be quiet)
Jeremiah said it's like fire
(Shut up in my bones, oh)
Jeremiah said it's like fire
(Shut up in my bones, eh-eh)
Jeremiah said it's like fire
So don't tell me what praise cannot do (Hey)
The sound of our faith makes the mountains move
Let's build Him a home with our praise
For nothing can hold back the Father's grace
Don't tell me what praise cannot do
The sound of our faith makes the mountains move
Let's build Him a home with our praise
For nothing can hold back the Father's grace
Don't you tell me what faith cannot do
It's time to believe again
Don't tell me what praise cannot do
It's time to sing again, sing again
Don't tell me what praise cannot do
It's time to live again, worship again
Don't tell me what praise cannot do
It's time to go to church again, oh-woah
Don't tell me what praise cannot do
The sound of our faith makes the mountains move
Let's build Him a home with our praise
For nothing can hold back the Father's grace
So I'm not waiting till the morning
I will worship You right now
(Made up my mind)
I'm not waiting till the morning
I will worship You right now
I'm not waiting till the morning
I will worship You right now
"Paul and Silas (At Midnight)" by Naomi Raine is a powerful and inspiring song that draws its inspiration from the biblical account of Paul and Silas in Acts 16:25-26. The song encapsulates the story of Paul and Silas being imprisoned for their faith and their response of worship in the midst of their darkest hour.
The lyrics of the song take us back to that midnight hour in the prison cell where Paul and Silas found themselves. Instead of wallowing in despair and complaining about their circumstances, they chose to pray and sing hymns to God. They lifted their voices and offered their praise to God, even in the midst of their suffering.
The song beautifully captures the essence of their worship in the chorus, "So don't tell me what praise cannot do, the sound of our faith makes the mountains move." It reminds us that praise has the power to break chains and open prison doors. It is a declaration of faith and a reminder that our worship has the ability to shift our circumstances and bring about breakthrough.
The story of Paul and Silas in the Bible is a powerful testament to the transformative power of worship. Their worship was not dependent on their circumstances, but on their unwavering faith in God. In their darkest hour, they chose to worship and trust in God's faithfulness.
The song also encourages believers to worship in their own midnight moments. It reminds us that in our times of struggle, doubt, and pain, we can turn to worship as a source of strength and hope. It encourages us to not wait until the morning, but to worship God right now, in the midst of our trials.
The lyrics also emphasize the importance of praise and worship in building a home for God. It reminds us that our worship creates a dwelling place for God to move and work in our lives. It is through our praise that we invite His presence and experience His grace.
Scripture verses that relate to the theme of the song include Psalm 22:3, which says, "But You are holy, enthroned in the praises of Israel." This verse reminds us that God inhabits the praise of His people. When we worship Him, we create an atmosphere for His presence to dwell among us.
Another verse that relates to the song is Ephesians 5:19, which says, "Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord." This verse encourages believers to use music and worship as a way to edify and encourage one another.
"Paul and Silas (At Midnight)" by Naomi Raine is not only a powerful anthem of worship, but it is also a reminder of the faithfulness of God and the transformative power of praise. It encourages believers to worship even in the midst of their darkest moments, knowing that God is with them and that their praise has the power to bring about breakthrough and freedom.
So, let us take a lesson from Paul and Silas and choose to worship God in our midnight moments. Let us lift our voices in praise, knowing that our worship has the power to move mountains and bring about transformation in our lives.
