Passion (Feat. Melodie Malone) – I’ve Witnessed It

Passion is a home-grown worship band associated with their home church, Passion City Church. It spawned from their first Passion conference in 1997 under the banner of Choice Ministries. This was held in Atlanta Georgia. Since then, they have released 23 live and studio albums.

Also, check out my other Passion reviews.

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1. What message does the song communicate?

This song is primarily focused on two things: Passion’s testimony and Passion stirring others to share theirs.  Passion testifies that:

• Amid their lost/sinful state of rebellion, God’s Presence drew them to Himself, where they found their home.
• Passion possesses God’s hope regardless of personal situation.
• God is good, present, changeless, trustworthy, provider, healer, and ally.
• God is worthy of praise.
• Jesus, who is God, left His place of glory, died for them, and defeated the grave by rising again.
• God possesses glory.

In response, Passion worships Christ.

Score: 10/10

2. How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture?

The whole thing.

Lyrics posted with permission.*

[Verse 1]

When I was lost and all alone

Passion was dead in their trespasses (Proverbs 21:16, Luke 15:11-24, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:1-2, Colossians 2:13, and 1 Timothy 5:6).

Your presence was where I found home
You were there and You’re here right now

God became Passion’s refuge (Genesis 15:1, Deuteronomy 33:29, 2 Samuel 22:3, Psalm 3:3, Psalm 5:11, Psalm 12:5, Psalm 18:1-3, Psalm 20:1, Psalm 27:1-5, Psalm 28:7, Proverbs 30:5, Psalm 33:20, Psalm 34:19, Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 57:1, Psalms 59:1, Psalm 71:1-6, Psalm 84:11, Psalm 89:18, Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 115:9, Psalm 121:1-8, Psalm 140:4, Proverbs 14:26, Proverbs 18:10, Isaiah 41:10, 1 Corinthians 10:13, and 2 Thessalonians 3:3), where His Presence is with them (Deuteronomy 31:6-8, Joshua 1:5-9, Psalm 23:4, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 139:7-10, Isaiah 41:10, Jeremiah 23:23-24, Zephaniah 3:17, Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 28:20, John 14:16-17, Hebrews 13:5, Romans 8:38-39, and Revelation 3:20).  Also, God does not change (Numbers 23:19, Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8, and James 1:17).

[Verse 2]

In every high and every low
You never left me without hope

This is so, as Romans 5:3-5 tells us that hope is the result of persevering trials and tribulation.

You were good and You’re good right now

God is good (1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 31:19-20, Psalm 34:8, Psalm 86:5, Psalm 100:5, Psalm 106:1, Psalm 119:68, Psalm 135:3, Psalm 136:1, Psalm 145:9, Lamentations 3:25, Nahum 1:7, Matthew 19:17, Mark 10:18, and Luke 18:19).  Also, as stated in my commentary on Verse 1, line 3, God does not change.

[Chorus]

I’ve witnessed Your faithfulness
I’ve seen You breathe life within

Passion has personal experience of God’s faithfulness to them.  They will expand upon this in Spontaneous.

So I’ll pour out my praise again

Passion responds by worshipping God.

You’re worthy, God you’re worthy of all of it

God is worthy of praise (1 Chronicles 16:25, 2 Samuel 22:4, Psalm 96:4-5, Psalm 145:3, and Revelation 4:11 ).

Your promises never fail

God keeps His promises (Numbers 23:19, Joshua 21:45, Joshua 23:14, 1 Kings 8:56, Romans 4:21, 2 Corinthians 1:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Hebrews 10:23, and 2 Peter 3:9).

I’ve got stories I’ll live to tell

See commentary on Chorus, lines 1 and 2.

So I’ll pour out my praise again
You’re worthy, God you’re worthy of all of it

Repeats lines 3 and 4.

[Verse 3]

You left the throne and chose the cross
Laid down Your life to rescue us
The savior then, the savior now

As stated in Philippians 2:6-8.  Once again, as stated in my commentary on Verse 1, line 3, God does not change.  Also, this Verse identifies Jesus as God.

[Verse 4]

But even death was not the end
You conquered hell so I could live
Resurrecting then, resurrecting now

Jesus conquered death (Isaiah 25:8, Hosea 13:14, Luke 20:35-36, 1 Corinthians 15:24-26, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, 2 Timothy 1:10, and Hebrews 2:14) and possesses the keys of death and hell (Revelation 1:18).

As for “resurrecting now”, this isn’t saying that Jesus resurrected a second time.  It’s just like Verses 1-3: God doesn’t change.  In other words, Jesus is still resurrected now.

Resurrecting then, resurrecting now

Repeats line 3.

[Bridge (1)]

You’re good and I’ve witnessed it

See Verse 2, line 3.  Also, Spontaneous contains details of how Passion witnessed it.  This second part is repeated several times throughout this section.

You’re strong and I’ve witnessed it

God is powerful (Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 22:19, Psalm 28:7-8, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 118:14, Psalm 119:28, Isaiah 12:2, Isaiah 33:2, Isaiah 40:29-31, Habakkuk 3:19, Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Ephesians 3:16, Ephesians 6:10, and Philippians 4:13).

You’re constant, I’ve witnessed it

See the last sentence of my commentary on Verse 1, line 3.

And I’m confident I’ll see it again

Christ’s acts of faithfulness in Passion’s life emboldens them to believe He will show His faithfulness again.

You love and I’ve witnessed it

As seen on the cross (John 3:16, Romans 5:6-8, and 1 John 4:9-10).

You heal and I’ve witnessed it

Passion personally experienced God’s healing.

You save and I’ve witnessed it

See Verse 3, lines 1-3.

And I’m confident I’ll see it again

Repeats line 4.

You’re good and I’ve witnessed it
You’re strong and I’ve witnessed it
You’re constant, I’ve witnessed it
And I’m confident I’ll see it again
You love and I’ve witnessed it
You heal and I’ve witnessed it
You save and I’ve witnessed it
And I’m confident I’ll see it again

Repeats lines 1-8.

[Bridge (2)]

To the broken I’ve witnessed it
To the hurt and I’ve witnessed it
To the lost I will witness it
I promise I’ll tell them what I’ve witnessed
To my family I’ve witnessed it
To my city I’ve witnessed it
To the nation I’ve witnessed it

Various groups of people that Passion will share their story.

I promise, I’ll tell them what I’ve witnessed

Repeats line 4.

[Spontaneous]

Yes, I will tell them, ohhh
I will tell them
I will tell them
I will tell them of all that I’ve seen

See Bridge (2), line 4.  Also, contains a reference to Casper, the friendly ghost.

So c’mon everyone in this room has a story of how they’ve seen God come through

Not that literally every person in the room has a testimony, but those who are followers of Jesus have a story to tell.  After all, all doesn’t always mean “all” in Scripture.

So can you begin to lift your praises in this place tonight
Just begin to tell them
I’ve seen Him come through this way
And say thank you, Jesus
Thank you, Jesus that you came through for my family
Thank you, Jesus that you are the Provider

Passion invites their audience to graciously tell others about how Jesus provided for them (Genesis 2:15-16, Genesis 9:3, Genesis 22:8, Exodus 16:1-36, Psalm 18:2, Psalm 34:10, Psalm 81:10, Psalm 84:11, Psalm 107:9, Proverbs 10:3, Malachi 3:10, Matthew 6:25-30, Matthew 7:7-8, Matthew 21:22, John 14:13-14, John 14:26, John 15:1-10, John 15:16, Romans 8:32, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 9:8, and 2 Corinthians 12:9).

I will tell them of Your goodness
I will tell them of Your kindness

See Verse 2, line 3.

I will tell them of Your all the miracles I’ve seen

Passion will tell people about God’s miracles in their lives.

Yes, I will tell them
I will tell them of Your glory

As written in Exodus 16:7, Exodus 24:17, Exodus 40:34-35, Leviticus 9:23, 1 Chronicles 29:11, Psalm 3:3, Psalm 8:1, Psalm 19:1-4, Isaiah 6:1-3, Isaiah 40:5, Isaiah 42:8, Isaiah 58:8, Isaiah 60:1, Habakkuk 2:14, John 1:14, John 17:22, Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Philippians 4:19, Hebrews 1:1-3, Revelation 21:10-14, and Revelation 21:23.

I will tell them You are worthy

See Chorus, line 4.

I will tell them
I will tell them
There’s nothing better
Nothing better

God is greater (Deuteronomy 10:17, Psalm 8:3-4, Psalm 147:5, Job 26:14, Isaiah 40:28, and Isaiah 55:8-9).

Yes, I will tell them
What a friend I’ve found

As written in John 15:14-15, though let the reader understand that this friendship is conditioned upon our obedience.

I will tell them
Of my Savior

See Verse 3, lines 1-3.

I will tell them
I will tell them
Of Your glory
Of Your glory

Essentially repeats lines 15 and 16.

I will tell them
I will tell them
‘Cause I have a story to tell

See Bridge (2), line 4.

‘Cause you saved my life, Jesus

See Verse 3, lines 1-3.

[Outro]

You’re worthy, worthy, worthy
Jesus is worthy, worthy, worthy

See Chorus, line 4.

Score: 10/10

3. How would an outsider interpret the song?

Unbelievers should easily conclude that this song is about Christians worshipping Jesus.  It mentions Jesus and God explicitly, the cross, and the resurrection, making it easy to think it’s Christian.  Passion’s language is everyday, with points easy to comprehend.

Score: 10/10

4. What does this song glorify?

It glorifies Jesus as the One worthy of adoration whose acts are on Passion’s lips.  He is faithful to save, provide, be present, and heal.

Score: 10/10

Closing Comments

Passion’s I’ve Witnessed It is wonderful.  It stirs us Christians to share our testimony with others.  We should speak of His lovingkindness, that He saved us from our lawbreaking, healed us of our diseases, and provides for our needs.  These glorify God.  Unbelievers should have little to no issues interpreting similarly.

I highly recommend this song for corporate worship.

Final Score: 10/10

Artist Info

Track: I’ve Witnessed It (Live) (listen to the song)

Artist: Passion (Feat. Melodie Malone)

Album: I’ve Witnessed It (Live)

Genre: Contemporary Christian Music (CCM)

Release Year: 2023

Duration: 7:51

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*Copyright © 2023 A L K D Music (BMI) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com in partnership with WatershedMusicPublishing.com) / Melodie Malone Designee, TBCO Publishing (BMI), Andrew Holt Music Publishing (BMI) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.