Michael W. Smith - Secret Ambition Lyrics






Young man, up on the hillside
Teaching new ways
Each word, winning them over
Each heart a kindled flame

Old men, watch from the outside
Guarding their prey
Threated by the voice of a paragon
Leading their lambs away
Leading them far away

Nobody knew His secret ambition
Nobody knew His claim to fame
He broke the old rules steeped in tradition
He tore the holy veil away
Questioning those in powerful positions
Running to those who called His name
But nobody knew His secret ambition
Was to give His life away

His rage, shaking the temple
His word to the wise
His hand, healing on the seventh day
His love wearing no disguise

Some say, death to the radical
He's way out of line
Some say, praised be the miracle
God sends a blessed sign
A blessed sign for troubled times

Nobody knew His secret ambition
Nobody knew His claim to fame
He broke the old rules steeped in tradition
He tore the holy veil away
Questioning those in powerful positions
Running to those who called His name
But nobody knew His secret ambition
Was to give His life away...

Ohh... Oh... Oh...

Nobody knew His secret ambition
Nobody knew His claim to fame
He broke the old rules steeped in tradition
He tore the holy veil away
Questioning those in powerful positions
Running to those who called His name
But nobody knew His secret ambition
Was to give His life away

Oooohh...

No, no, no, no
I tell you nobody knew
Until He gave His life away
No!





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  1. R.... R....

    Thank you o much dear brother and great musician Michael! I heard this song in 1994 for the first time and God has always touched my heart and life while I was listened to this anointing song! God keep blessing you ad your family there! Greetings with the Peace of our beloved Yeshua! Rodrigo from Brazil

  2. J.... D....

    1:59 -some really solid brickwork for the ancient world

  3. M.... A....

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

  4. J.... T....

    Another awesome song.

  5. M.... B....

    Lo máximo MWS

  6. K.... M....

    💃🏻👍✌️ A wonderful life then HE will lay her down and cover her They can’t hurt her ❤️🌟

  7. J.... J....

    Nobody could or can do it like Michael W Smith! He will receive a great heavenly reward for devoting his life to the kingdom.

  8. A.... P....

    "... leading their lambs aaeeywaay... Leading them far aaeywaay..."

  9. j.... m....

    Wish I could find the rest of what I had on the vcr cassette. All I remember is it said 2x4 on the box and was a blue color. Had this song a many more music videos

  10. J.... C....

    Seen him in concert one time the holy spirit was there and it was awesome.

  11. C.... C....

    Todo un clásico,hermosa alabanza.

  12. N.... S....

    KURT RUSSEL

  13. A.... ....

    CAREFUL Michael, you’re nearly dancing! We all know dancing invites the devil into your butthole.

  14. J.... E....

    He broke the old rules steeped in tradition
    He tore the holy veil away
    Questioning those in powerful position
    Running to those who called His name

  15. K.... D....

    Amo 💕

  16. S.... G....

    I'm young girl, but not matter what, I love Christian flashback!!!!

  17. L.... V....

    Beatful music!!!

  18. B.... C....

    The Greatest Man in history is Jesus. He had no servants, yet they called Him Master. He had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher. He had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today.

  19. R.... D....

    There was so many in Hollywood who was inspiring like Michael W. Smith is but now Hollywood is a total waste of our time & money. Michael has always encouraged love, compassion, happiness, & being there for our fellow American citizens & children...even our soldiers!!!!! This man will always inspire me!!!!!

  20. S.... C....

    That little blond girl in the video is soooo sweet looking - where Jesus is walking on Palm Sunday....

  21. K.... D....

    Love 💕💕💕💕💕💕

  22. A.... M....

    JESUS CHRIST LORD

  23. C.... d....

    Lindo D+++++

  24. J.... D....

    Praise the Lord!

  25. C.... ....

    Love this song!

  26. B.... A....

    very smart people's came up with this song video bunch of Rich babyrappist against a Lord n army HAHA can go buy a vuale for sure he he burn bite f u FREE MY people's HaHa

  27. S.... P....

    moro no brasil,amo michael tenho todos seus discos,ele e´um talentoso servo de Deus. samuel eu.

  28. F.... S....

    The tomb is EMPTY !!! He is RISEN!!! Glory to the King, The Lord Jesus!!!

  29. m.... ....

    Young man up on the hillside
    Teaching new ways
    Each word winning them over
    Each heart a kindled flame

    Old men watch from the outside
    Guarding their prey
    Threatened by the voice of the paragon Leading their lambs away
    Leading them far away

    Nobody knew His secret ambition Nobody knew His claim to fame
    He broke the old rules steeped in tradition
    He tore the holy veil away
    Questioning those in powerful position Running to those who called His name But nobody knew His secret ambition Was to give His life away

    His rage shaking the temple
    His word to the wise
    His hand healing on the seventh day
    His love wearing no disguise

    Some say, "Death to the radical
    He's way out of line." Some say, "Praise be the miracle God sends a blessed sign. A blessed sign for troubled times."
    Nobody knew His secret ambition Nobody knew His claim to fame
    He broke the old rules steeped in tradition He tore the holy veil away
    Questioning those in powerful position Running to those who called His name
    But nobody knew His secret ambition Was to give His life away

    Nobody knew His secret ambition Nobody knew His claim to fame
    He broke the old rules steeped in tradition He tore the holy veil away
    Questioning those in powerful position Running to those who called His name
    But nobody knew His secret ambition Was to give His life away

  30. D.... S....

    The Guitar Riff at 3:01...yes please. And Go Jesus of course.

  31. A.... C....

    1989 come back this song should be sing in churches

  32. J.... D....

    Secret ambition of God to give is live away

  33. J.... F....

    The guy that played Jesus in this did a great job too.

  34. H.... ....

    One of the most beautiful & powerful songs over the years I have listened to .... never loses its impact ... always makes me cry

  35. V.... G....

    Chills and tears of joy when I hear this Song, this TRUTH!

  36. E.... D....

    2019 Michael ok,30 years

  37. C.... N....

    Jesus calls them friends , they are willing to die for HIM in these days we are living .Sacrificed to false gods.I am not afraid I am REJOICING 💫⚡️💫🎼💃🏻🎼 ✝️🥃

  38. W.... R....

    Time no back

  39. K.... K....

    He looks like George Michael

    W. Smith.

  40. K.... ....

    One of my favorite Smitty songs!! I accept Jesus as my lord and savior.

  41. C.... S....

    *Lyrics*

    Young man up on the hillside
    Teaching new ways
    Each word winning them over
    Each heart a kindled flame
    Old men watch from the outside
    Guarding their prey
    Threatened by the voice of the paragon
    Leading their lambs away
    Leading them far away
    Nobody knew His secret ambition
    Nobody knew His claim to fame
    He broke the old rules steeped in tradition
    He tore the holy veil away
    Questioning those in powerful position
    Running to those who called His name
    But nobody knew His secret ambition
    Was to give His life away
    His rage shaking the temple
    His word to the wise
    His hand healing on the seventh day
    His love wearing no disguise
    Some say, "Death to the radical
    He's way out of line."
    Some say, "Praise be the miracle
    God sends a blessed sign.
    A blessed sign for troubled times."
    Nobody knew His secret ambition
    Nobody knew His claim to fame
    He broke the old rules steeped in tradition
    He tore the holy veil away
    Questioning those in powerful position
    Running to those who called His name
    But nobody knew His secret ambition
    Was to give His life away

  42. C.... N....

    ❤️⚔️🖐🌟🌍❤️⚡️💫💋

  43. B.... ....

    God committed suicide on the cross.

  44. K.... &....

    Hmmmm Are him and Joey from Full House long lost twins??? (Dave Coulier)

  45. B.... D....

    What a sick and blasphemous song. Christ sought no fame nor did He have secret ambitions

    B.... D....

    His ambition were just different. To save us. Ambitions aren't always fame and glory. Which he cared absolutely nothing about.

    B.... D....

    He was secretive often, telling people not to say anything about certain things until the time was right and the purpose would be revealed

  46. C.... N....

    I heard a call I know God and a lot about the Bible. I’ll follow the call. No matter what! I have already sacrificed my funging family nothing will stop me with HIS help. I said dumb arse

    C.... N....

    No matter what. I’ll continue to prepare. If it’s me and Jesus alone that would be simple I have no idea about the road ahead just the ending. God wins.

  47. D.... G....

    2019 JOÃO PESSOA MINHA MUSICA

  48. P.... N....

    The live version in Change Your World is awesome too, the great Tony Palacios on guitar with an amazing band of musicians!

  49. P.... N....

    La version en vivo en Change your world es impresionante tambien, el gran Tony Palacios en la guitarra junto a una banda increible de musicos!

  50. P.... N....

    Mi cancion favorita de todos los tiempos. Es una pieza maestra y epica. GRANDE MICHAEL W SMITH y que decir de Dan Uff en la Guitarra, impresionante !!!!

  51. P.... N....

    Mi cancion favorita de todos los tiempos. Es una pieza maestra y epica. GRande Michael W Smith y que decir de Dan Uff en la Guitarra, impresionante!!!!

  52. M.... G....

    Totally sold out. Still here in 2019😎

  53. S.... F....

    This is really moving and relaxing, I love this song.

  54. T.... G....

    This song turned me toward seeking the Lord.The Lord Jesus is awesome and mighty.

  55. B.... V....

    Always love this song 2019

  56. L.... G....

    More than amazing! Glory to Jesus! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  57. J.... W....

    Ironically I'm an atheist that likes this song.

    J.... W....

    right on, Jeff!

  58. T.... G....

    Jesus is the Lord.He is God. And he is someday coming back in the clouds of heaven.

  59. M.... F....

    I love this song! Some say He is only a prophet, or a teacher, or a good man. I echo the beloved John: "In the beginning was the Word...and the Word was GOD"! Of the multitude of miracles, His death, burial, and resurrection was the greatest miracle!

  60. F.... K....

    Young man, up on the hillside
    Teaching new ways
    Each word, winning them over
    Each heart a kindled flame

    Old men, watch from the outside
    Guarding their prey
    Threated by the voice of a paragon
    Leading their lambs away
    Leading them far away

    Nobody knew His secret ambition
    Nobody knew His claim to fame
    He broke the old rules steeped in tradition
    He tore the holy veil away
    Questioning those in powerful positions
    Running to those who called His name
    But nobody knew His secret ambition
    Was to give His life away

    His rage, shaking the temple
    His word to the wise
    His hand, healing on the seventh day
    His love wearing no disguise

    Some say, death to the radical
    He's way out of line
    Some say, praised be the miracle
    God sends a blessed sign
    A blessed sign for troubled times

    Nobody knew His secret ambition
    Nobody knew His claim to fame
    He broke the old rules steeped in tradition
    He tore the holy veil away
    Questioning those in powerful positions
    Running to those who called His name
    But nobody knew His secret ambition
    Was to give His life away...

    Ohh... Oh... Oh...

    Nobody knew His secret ambition
    Nobody knew His claim to fame
    He broke the old rules steeped in tradition
    He tore the holy veil away
    Questioning those in powerful positions
    Running to those who called His name
    But nobody knew His secret ambition
    Was to give His life away

    Oooohh...

    No, no, no, no
    I tell you nobody knew
    Until He gave His life away
    No!

  61. a.... h....

    MWS spoke about "coke". Hey, I don't care what he did. Theos made coca chem construct. Michael... maybe he went the "Christian distance".

    Valuable for "Christian" American scientists.

    Now, I myself, Andrew, I'm sick. Chronic pain. I could wish I was in Colombia now. Skimming a paste-pool.

    I drink coffee. Like a viking.
    /
    Said Eva

    That's my kiss to seven ecclessia
    as a farm boy

  62. T.... L....

    Thank you Jesus 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 1111.

  63. D.... t....

    muy bonita canción buen ritmo

  64. B.... D....

    I love this video I swear I have seen it a million times I LOVE IT THIS VIDEO RULES and is the most AWESOME VIDEO OF ALL TIME ON THIS WHOLE ENTIRE PLANET JESUS CHRIST THE HEAVEN WRESTLING FEDERATION CHAMPION FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER

  65. g.... ....

    Did you preach the gospel to make desciples of non believers? Did you make sacrifices in your life to praise and give thanks to our Lord and Savior? To be saved, you need more than faith my friends.

    James 2: 14 - 24:

    14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

    18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? 23 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” And he was called the friend of God. 24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.

  66. L.... K....

    Beautiful song

  67. P.... N....

    Beautiful..

  68. A.... E....

    Mullet Jesus is best Jesus

  69. M.... P....

    who is still listening to this song in 2019

  70. B.... D....

    I love Michael and the video Secret Ambition .It is a powerful and awesome video showing what Jesus suffered and went through to die for our sins so we could accept him as our Lord and saviour Thank God for that and thank you Jesus for dying on the cross for our sins

  71. C.... ....

    I think there is a slight Richard Marx sound in the vocals and in the music.

  72. L.... G....

    I feel lead of the Lord to start a new group in my fan groups. BLFG (Basses Loaded Family Groups) We are on Facebook. So many folks that I know or have friends who know have passed away, recently. With the world getting worse everyday, I believe we are at the last of the last days. Jesus is coming, ready or not. This new group will be called ROCK of ZION. It will feature Christian Rock and some Christian Rap. While working on the name last night, I was listening to Petra. This song popped up on my TV. Because I rescue Tarantulas, have a black cat, and love ACDC, I have been accused of being satanic. I know it's just the devil's attempt at hurting me and keeping this group from launching and lives being changed for Jesus. I will return with the link. Please pray for those who don't know Jesus. I only want this group to Glorify God. Not by might. Not by power,but by My spirit sayeth the Lord. It's time we get on our knees and fight for our family, our friends, our country, and our world. Thank you all.
    Lisa A. Gillum-Wells
    BLFG President

  73. S.... D....

    Smitty is pretty hot in this...can’t deny.

  74. l.... 3....

    FIRST TIME I'VE SEEN THIS!! WOW

  75. B.... K....

    PLEASEEE ! THIS IS THE KIND OF MUSIC THAT CRISTIAN PEOPLE NEEDS!!! ENOUGH WITH THOSE SAD WORSHIP SONGS THAT ITS JUST THE SAME LYRIC AND MELODY, ITS SO BORIIIIING! WE NEED THAT KIND OF SOUND AGAIN!! WE NEED MUSIC

  76. I.... a....

    Michel you would be no 1 for me always........God bless u

  77. R.... M....

    Que buen tema es este que recuerdo

  78. K.... ....

    I love how Jesus has an 80s rocker perm

  79. b.... b....

    Masterpiece from God through this man we need this intensity and emotion back in life

  80. N.... 1....

    Omygosh. This is old school. I gave my life to the lord in 1992. Im still a warrior for Christ.

  81. D.... T....

    Thank you Jesus for everything you’ve done for me, but especially saving me for eternity!!!! I love you Lord! Soon you’re coming to take us home!!!! Praise God for giving us Jesus our savior and Lord!!!! ❤️

  82. M.... S....

    Essa canção e letra revela o que realmente o Messias veio fazer aqui na Terra!!!🙅😍 ❤😇

  83. C.... ....

    This song has a Richard Marx kinda vibe i like it 🙂

  84. F.... V....

    If anyone says this is the best song of all time is because they haven't heard the songs I have heard

  85. G.... R....

    nice and nostalgic too!

  86. K.... C....

    Amo esses louvores

  87. A.... L....

    Uma música linda demais ❤

  88. M.... R....

    Good song. I was sad to hear that Michael heartily endorsed the heretical book, THE SHACK. Makes you wonder just how deeply grounded some of these musicians are. Very sad, indeed!

    M.... R....

    I recently found out hes another puppet for illuminati. Freemason "elite"
    It's so sad. Love his music. One of first Christian artists I listened to as a new believer in 1997.

    M.... R....

    He also endorses that people who do not share his beliefs should be tortured, and not tortured a little bit until they learn their lesson, but savagely tortured for eternity. He thinks those people's only purpose after death should be to suffer. He endorses this as perfect justice LOL! He also endorses human sacrifice. What a sociopath!!!!

  89. L.... L....

    What a jewel of a song! Love it!

  90. B.... E....

    Definitely his best video!

  91. P.... M....

    Amo essa música!

  92. i.... v....

    Uuuuuu que recuerdos 😍quien en el 2019????

  93. S.... T....

    JESUS! Will see you soon!

  94. M.... S....

    Jesus had the secret ambition to defeat the serpent seed forever.

  95. S.... ....

    I luv this song very very much nice Christian song

  96. J.... O....

    I love this song. I remember listen to this song on KILA radio when I was growing up. I've always loved Michael W Smith. The one thing I love about him is that you can tell that He is a true worshiper of Jesus Christ. Michael W Smith, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Chris Tomlin always sang songs that ministered to the body of Christ.

  97. G.... R....

    I Love so much!

  98. G.... R....

    My dears 90s

  99. O.... 4....

    These are scenes from a real movie or they were made just for this video?

  100. I.... A....

    Nunca esqueci essa música. Ambition Secret. Escutei a primeira vez em 1998. Linda canção. Jesus o homem com uma ambição secreta. Salvar a humanidade.