Knowing You (All I Once Held Dear) - Worship song by UK songwriter Graham Kendrick (Philippians 3)

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  • čas přidán 14. 07. 2024
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    Knowing You (All I Once Held Dear) is one of Graham Kendrick 's best known and widely used songs. It was originally recorded on 1995's Is Anyone Thirsty and re-recorded for The Very Best of Graham Kendrick in 2011.
    A major Christian conference in the UK had circulated a number of songwriters asking them to consider writing specific material to accompany the Bible readings and teaching at their event the following year. The book of Philippians had been chosen, so in order to begin the process of seeking inspiration I began to read through the book meditatively, asking God to draw my attention to anything which might become the seed of a song. I had come to the famous passage where Paul lists his impressive qualifications, and then dramatically sweeps them all aside for the sake of one supreme aim - to know Christ.
    For more from Graham:
    grahamkendrick.co.uk/the-stor...
    Sheet Music, Lyrics and more: grahamkendrick.co.uk/knowing-...
    0:00 Intro to Knowing You
    0:15 Verse 1 All I once held dear
    0:51 Chorus 1 Knowing You Jesus
    1:31 Verse 2 Now my heart's desire
    2:05 Chorus 2 Knowing You Jesus
    2:38 Verse 3 Oh to know the power
    3:12 Chorus 3 Knowing You Jesus
    4:03 Ending
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Komentáře • 93

  • @michaelflaherty6096
    @michaelflaherty6096 Před 9 měsíci +13

    These lyrics never get old. Graham the spirit of God rested on you when you penned these simple words. In my later years, tears still run down my cheeks when I hear it.

    • @ericaamralo5082
      @ericaamralo5082 Před 5 dny

      I didn't know till now that he is the writer.wow.Anytime I play this song, people always asked about the composer.The spirit of God indeed led him to write and sing this song

  • @jalermaling8736
    @jalermaling8736 Před 3 lety +25

    One of the men who literally built my faith in the 1990s after I received Christ...thank you Graham Kendrick! Because of your music, and many other worship leaders of that generation, my faith grew and Jesus Christ has sustained me to this day.

  • @christianfellowship
    @christianfellowship Před 10 měsíci +3

    There is no greater, no, not after 50 years... Hallelujah!! And we have forever to know Him more... Hallelujah!!

  • @shirleentilya1240
    @shirleentilya1240 Před 9 měsíci +4

    This song is drawn from Philippians 3. Paul by the time he was writing it had some high degree of maturity in his relationship with Christ. Yet he admitted that he hadn’t achieved it all. This depicts such a deep deep intimacy with Jesus. The confidence, friendship and love He & our Lord shared is just amazing and awesome.
    The Holy Spirit reminded of this song at a season of my life where (from my human perspective) is really dark,low, feeling really lost sad and lonely. Yet I feel strengthened to raise my eyes & being to Jesus who is Emmanuel - the One who will never leave nor forsake us no matter who or what happens to our lives.
    I love that Jesus is our joy & righteousness. This is the confidence I have somewhere deep in my spirit that Jesus is here with me. May He help me to truly love Him more. In every of my life circumstance, may (by His grace & mercy) be found with a deeper love for Him. That is what truly counts and makes us count. Knowing & being known by the One who lovingly formed us. Praise Jesus. Amen.

    • @animaticToshiue
      @animaticToshiue Před 5 měsíci

      ❤❤❤🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @luketan7451
    @luketan7451 Před 15 dny +1

    This song reminds me, through all the darkness and terror and pain and suffering, that we are seeing and experiencing in this world, our greatest and most precious thing is to know Jesus going through them all, and knowing He is there in our future and at the end. Let us keep our eyes on Him, the author and finisher of our faith!
    Thanks again, Graham, and may the Lord be also closer, nearer, deeper, fuller, clearer in you.

  • @luketan7451
    @luketan7451 Před 10 měsíci +6

    One of the most inspiring and powerful songs for me. From the words of Paul, to a church he loved, totally given to our God and Lord!

  • @amygrace474
    @amygrace474 Před 3 lety +66

    I was 5 years old when this song came out and I remember dancing to it in my church as a little girl during worship. The Lord brings me back to this song in key times of my life. There is nothing greater in this life than KNOWING Jesus.

  • @jeanjanjawa64
    @jeanjanjawa64 Před 3 lety +6

    Now my Heart''s desire is to know you more. Your are my all in all ,l want to love you more Jesus. Amen 🙏
    Beautiful Song God bless you Graham Kendrick, you have such a powerful and anointed voice.

  • @katebrennan471
    @katebrennan471 Před 3 lety +10

    Perfect worship song, says everything - to know him in everything, thank you, Lord Yeshua for loving me 1st when I was unlovable and thank you Graham for this beautiful hymn. Come soon, Jesus!

  • @ajthomas4402
    @ajthomas4402 Před 2 lety +6

    2022 and this song is beautiful and refreshing - there is No greater thing than to know Jesus. I love you Lord!!!

  • @michelleduncan9965
    @michelleduncan9965 Před rokem +3

    Laus Deo!! You are my all in all King Jesus.

  • @brendas5557
    @brendas5557 Před 3 lety +6

    Kilgore Tx USA 🇺🇸 No greater thing than knowing YOU JESUS! ✝️ GO JESUS! 😊🙏❤️

  • @dianesmith5898
    @dianesmith5898 Před 2 lety +11

    To know Him is the best thing you can ever do. I love ❤️ you Jesus 🩸

  • @racheljacob874
    @racheljacob874 Před rokem +6

    My all-time favorite song, I always get teary eyed. Thank you Jesus! Beautiful words and melody! Thank you, Graham, such an anointed song!

  • @princesirjames7553
    @princesirjames7553 Před 2 lety +6

    Such beautiful words. Our God is wonderful.

  • @animaticToshiue
    @animaticToshiue Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thank God for songs like these that gives another expression to what is truly inexpressible - the greatness of knowing Christ Jesus who was crucified and raised for us! 🙌🏼

  • @paulyaxley3863
    @paulyaxley3863 Před rokem +3

    I Love this song it takes me back to when I was first Saved
    In July 1975.
    My first Album of Graham's music was Paid on the Nail with Peter Row.
    I still have it .
    Praise God for this wonderful ministry that is sharing The Love of Jesus with so many people across the World. Amen 🤗

  • @matthewokorie5064
    @matthewokorie5064 Před měsícem +1

    I can never forget this song. Spirit inspired. Thank you Graham. Thank you Jesus.

  • @paulineh4943
    @paulineh4943 Před 2 lety +24

    We sang this song at our wedding 25 years ago. Jesus continues to lead us in knowing him better each day as we serve him in W. Africa. Thank you for this beautiful recording.

  • @liznyaga3918
    @liznyaga3918 Před 3 lety +12

    My all time favorite. Deep powerful song, makes me tear up when I think of how much God loves me.

  • @emilianozapata175
    @emilianozapata175 Před 2 lety +4

    Worship memories are flooding back as I listen to this. Every time I hear it, I hear our late, dearly missed Pastor Roy's voice singing it with gusto. Looking forward to singing it with him again some day soon. Roy died 1 year ago, and whilst I know he's rejoicing, I pray his family know the real peace of God in their continued grief.

  • @stellapereira5007
    @stellapereira5007 Před 3 lety +4

    There's no greater things ur my own

  • @carolineotunga5517
    @carolineotunga5517 Před 3 měsíci +1

    😊 Thanking God for the Previous Gift of Jesus Christ my Saviour😊🎉🎉🎉

  • @fasaebisola6927
    @fasaebisola6927 Před rokem +3

    My favourite in d 90's...great song

  • @albee37
    @albee37 Před 3 lety +14

    This song has been my life’s mission statement. I hope I can instill this purpose in my kids as they grow up. Thank you, Mr. Kendrick, for allowing God to use you to write such a beautiful song.

  • @gracekadegbite971
    @gracekadegbite971 Před rokem +3

    An all time favourite any day. God bless you Brother Graham Kendrick

  • @mendigorialheonel9423
    @mendigorialheonel9423 Před 2 lety +3

    I love this song very much,the love to Jesus in the lyrics was just amazing,thank you for your life sir.More than a year when I met Jesus & He change my life.Truly knowing is the best more than the words of this song.Glory to Jesus!

  • @pauladedeji5141
    @pauladedeji5141 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thank you for this music!
    Wanting to know Jesus more daily, I pray.

  • @hereignsonhigh4247
    @hereignsonhigh4247 Před 2 lety +3

    I saw Graham at a small church in Northolt middx back in the early seventies it’s nice to know that 50 years later we are both still in the lord

  • @amoshassanakinyele7159
    @amoshassanakinyele7159 Před rokem +2

    The greatest thing that has ever happened to me is knowing my personal Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. What a life time experience... My desire is that I may know Him even better every day.. Philippians 3 vs 10
    #PastorAmos_HA
    💐🌹🌻🌷🌼🌸💖💯

  • @tiff3007
    @tiff3007 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I had not heard this song until this morning. Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth quoted the lyrics on today’s Revive Our Hearts episode so I had to look it up.
    The song is so beautiful and expresses my heart’s desire!

  • @MrStevennov
    @MrStevennov Před 4 lety +18

    Since my early young age till now (I'm now in my early 50s!) Bro. Graham Kendrick's songs have been of a great encouragement! God bless you! Brother

  • @GODsLOVE-
    @GODsLOVE- Před 4 lety +10

    YOU ARE my ALL, YOU are THE BEST, YOU ARE my JOY...

  • @adetoyeseadetimirin9295
    @adetoyeseadetimirin9295 Před 2 lety +8

    Thank you, Mr Graham.
    I,first ,heard this song from The Promise Keepers Album" The making of a godly man " as a 17year old going to the Polytechnic.
    And, I thank God for giving you this and, you for releasing it to the world.
    I love you, Sir, and God bless you.

  • @shusmaadhikari1344
    @shusmaadhikari1344 Před 2 měsíci +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @naomibaatjes8279
    @naomibaatjes8279 Před 3 lety +6

    My favourite song from Phillips 3.

  • @lileene87
    @lileene87 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Amen

  • @maeyeenpanesvilla8921
    @maeyeenpanesvilla8921 Před 4 lety +11

    Thank you for this very beautify song. I sing this everyday as I worship God. May God continue to bless you with biblical songs.

  • @DavidFarlow
    @DavidFarlow Před 4 lety +18

    Glorious! - To Know Him is my highest JOY!

  • @raymondadulley7416
    @raymondadulley7416 Před 3 lety +12

    Simply Breathtaking. There's nothing worth more than knowing Jesus. That's the best thing that ever happened to me.
    God richly bless you Uncle Graham.

  • @yckim17
    @yckim17 Před 4 lety +21

    My favorite worship song of all time.
    Thank you God for using Graham Kendrick to create this beautiful song! Soli Deo Gloria!

  • @logannelson9262
    @logannelson9262 Před 3 měsíci +1

  • @AfamOkeke-theRealOne
    @AfamOkeke-theRealOne Před 3 lety +3

    What a song? wow.

  • @rogergravesii1803
    @rogergravesii1803 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you brother for letting God work in and through you to write such a beautiful song. Thank you. Holy Spirit stirs in me every time I hear this song. I remember hearing it at a Promise Keepers conference a few years ago. Loved it then. Love it more as it continues to speak to me. To know Jesus! Thank you again brother.

  • @jamesjeong1815
    @jamesjeong1815 Před 3 lety +3

    Amen!

  • @asomdweewalton3130
    @asomdweewalton3130 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hallelujah ❤so beautiful. Thank you so much for allowing God to use you to write such timeless lyrics!

  • @gordellattah468
    @gordellattah468 Před rokem +2

    From the album is anyone thirsty about 24years ago,I first heard the song knowing you,it has blessed me, still blessing me I intend to sing the song this Sunday at church.great work sir.

  • @reynaldodelrosario4627
    @reynaldodelrosario4627 Před 5 lety +10

    THANK YOU JESUS!

  • @timotheemegnangbo8763
    @timotheemegnangbo8763 Před 2 lety +1

    My father's best worship song

  • @Boazruth8595
    @Boazruth8595 Před rokem +3

    GOD BLESS YOU. 사랑하고 축복합니다 💕

    • @jooae_
      @jooae_ Před rokem +1

      우왓 ㅎㅎ !!!

  • @brolincolnheng888
    @brolincolnheng888 Před 5 lety +11

    Beautiful Song.

  • @susannabonke8552
    @susannabonke8552 Před 4 lety +4

    My hymn. Such rich truth.

  • @ginafotso9672
    @ginafotso9672 Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome!

  • @rosemattmm9048
    @rosemattmm9048 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Sang this at #Awaken23 this weekend! Still such a powerful song more so in this season 🙌🙌

  • @lorrainemarkwell2692
    @lorrainemarkwell2692 Před 3 lety +2

    Fantastic - thank you!

  • @haddonmacdonald3824
    @haddonmacdonald3824 Před 2 měsíci +1

    One of my favourite songs of yours Graham 😊

  • @jelbertdalagan6687
    @jelbertdalagan6687 Před 4 lety +6

    JOHN 14:6

  • @babsskett2757
    @babsskett2757 Před 3 lety +3

    Love it!!

  • @stbartsbinley2114
    @stbartsbinley2114 Před 4 lety +9

    Thank you for this beautiful song, and thank you for saying on your website that these videos ‘can be used by churches and individuals for worship and reflection.’ Would you be happy for this video to be included in one of our online worship service videos which we post on CZcams and a Facebook?

  • @ohdehhan
    @ohdehhan Před 2 lety

    Still one of my favourite worships even though I'm no longer a Christian. Once I realised we only really know what anonymous authors reported about Jesus, I realised nobody really knows him at all.

    • @maddyg6504
      @maddyg6504 Před rokem

      It's an awesome song. The bible is considered to be historically accurate by many but ultimately we need faith. I recommend John C Lennox's 'Can Science Explain Everything?'. If we truly repent, turn from our sin and believe, we will be saved. God hasn't abandoned us, He designed us to be in relationship with Him and to seek Him, through prayer and His word.

    • @ohdehhan
      @ohdehhan Před rokem

      Thanks for the book recommendation. I haven't read that one. It isn't disputed there are many historically accurate things in the Bible. But does that mean everything in it is accurate?

    • @ericaamralo5082
      @ericaamralo5082 Před 5 dny

      awwwwwww dear you should have worked on the lyrics of the song instead of enjoying it alone ❤❤❤God richly bless you

    • @ohdehhan
      @ohdehhan Před 4 dny

      @@ericaamralo5082 What do you mean? But let me ask you; if you listened to the lyrics of a Muslim song, would it make you more likely to believe Islam is true?

  • @petervanduinen6647
    @petervanduinen6647 Před 4 lety +7

    Any chance I can use this video in our church service this Sunday during COVID-19? It would be spliced in after our pastor's sermon. We don't charge anything to watch.

  • @LauraNicoledench
    @LauraNicoledench Před rokem

    We sung this at my baptism

  • @caroledonaldson5195
    @caroledonaldson5195 Před rokem +1

    I’m 78. I’m not fond of performance songs attempting to be sung by a congregation of 75% retired people.
    I’m looking at the score and lyrics. Changing tempos, 8th notes, dotted quarter notes? Congregations are not trained musicians. I have a background in music, and unless I practice the melody first, I have trouble following along. Great to listen to, difficult for a congregation to sing.
    Could you take this into consideration when writing your melodies?
    (For reference, the Getty’s melodies are often much more difficult than this one.)
    Thank you.

    • @cathybennett2415
      @cathybennett2415 Před 4 měsíci

      Our faithful loved it & learnt & sung it with no problems at all - young & old. I guess the difference is its a worship hymn. It was a huge favourite in our church & I'm hoping to bring it back! God Bless🙏

  • @erikmattson2507
    @erikmattson2507 Před 3 lety +2

    Much prefer this version - higher energy.

  • @ParsaoranSitumeang
    @ParsaoranSitumeang Před 3 lety

    Check "ALL I ONCE HELD DEAR (KNOWING YOU) - Graham Kendrick (Accoustic Version)" on this link:
    czcams.com/video/nKHCGCr_UwY/video.html

  • @barbarahazeldine4390
    @barbarahazeldine4390 Před 4 lety

    B