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Asher Ruona - SURROUNDED BY CHERUBIM Lyrics

Artist:
Asher Ruona

Lyrics

Intro / Spoken Proclamation (Chants of Summon)


(Scripture Reference: Revelation 4:8)



"The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying: 'Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come.'"



For the chariots of God are twenty thousand
Even thousands of angels
And the Lord is among them as in Sinai
When He comes, He does not come alone
He comes with the host of Heaven
He comes with beings with millions of eyes
Terrible and fiery ones with fire on their wheels
Agents of ascension
The ones with scrolls and scepters
Enter, enter, enter, enter, enter, enter, enter!




Chant


Cherubim, Cherubim, Cherubim
Seraphim, Seraphim, Seraphim
Cherubim, Cherubim, Cherubim




Verse 1


Sovereign, Unnameable is He who comes in flames
He’s surrounded by Cherubim, Cherubim, Cherubim
As I approach with the dance of my incense
I sound with the Seraphim, Seraphim, Seraphim


Verse 2


Sovereign, Unnameable is He who comes in flames
You’re surrounded by Cherubim, Cherubim, Cherubim
As I approach with the dance of my incense
I sound with the Seraphim, Seraphim, Seraphim


Verse 3


Unsearchable, Unquenchable is the God who echoes in flames
You’re surrounded by Cherubim, Cherubim, Cherubim
As I approach with the dance of my incense
I sound with the Seraphim, Seraphim, Seraphim


Bridge 1


Unsearchable, Unbendable is the God who echoes in flames
As I approach...
As I approach...
As I approach with the dance of my incense




Chorus (Reprise)


Is He who comes in flames
Cherubim, Cherubim, Cherubim
Is He who comes in flames
Cherubim...


Sovereign, Unnameable is He who comes in flames
He’s surrounded by Cherubim, Cherubim, Cherubim
As I approach with the dance of my incense
I sound with the Seraphim, Seraphim, Seraphim


Unsearchable, Dependable is the God who echoes in flames
He’s surrounded by Cherubim, Cherubim, Cherubim
As I approach with the dance of my incense
I sound with the Seraphim, Seraphim, Seraphim




Bridge 2


He dances in fire; my Lord and my Lover
With thunder and lightning; He carries us in flames
(Repeat)


The four beasts before You; the elders adore You
Your eyes burn with passion; Hosanna You flame
(Repeat)




Names of God (Chant of Exaltation)


Elohim Tsidkenu; Messiah Adonai
El Kannah El Olam; Ruach Hakodesh
(Repeat)


He dances in fire; my Lord and my Lover
With thunder and lightning; He carries us in flames


The four beasts before You; the elders adore You
Your eyes burn with passion; Hosanna You flame


Elohim Tsidkenu; Messiah Adonai
El Kannah El Olam; Ruach Hakodesh


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Meaning & Inspiration

"Surrounded by Cherubim" centers on a vision of God’s transcendent holiness. Its language of fire, thunder, heavenly hosts, and living creatures places the song in the throne-room imagery of Revelation. The repeated names of cherubim and seraphim function as an extended chant of awe, while the singer’s incense and dance suggest worship offered before God’s presence.

The opening proclamation also echoes the heavenly assembly described in Psalm 68, where God is among untold chots and chariots. As the lyrics move from description to direct adoration, they keep God’s majesty and nearness together. The result is a worship song that dwells on holiness, mystery, and the continual praise surrounding God’s throne. Its imagery keeps attention fixed on the wonder and authority of the God being praised.

Related Scripture

  • Revelation 4:8-11 Living creatures and elders proclaim God’s holiness around the throne.
  • Psalm 68:17 The psalm pictures God among tens of thousands of chariots.
  • Isaiah 6:1-3 Seraphim proclaim God’s holiness in the temple vision.