Lyrics
Verse 1
We have come to meet with You O God
We can hear You calling
In this place, will You draw near to us
Every heart is calling
Chorus
Lead us up the mountain
Lead us up the mountain
High into Your presence
Where Your glory shines
Verse 2
All we need is found in You alone
You're the King of glory
Shining bright for all the world to see
Jesus, King of glory
Verse 3
With hearts abandoned we will
Boldly approach Your throne
To stand with You in glory
And worship You alone
We join the choir of angels
Caught up in endless praise
Our God is strong and mighty
He shall reign
Bridge
Open up the heavens
Open up the heavens
As we lift You higher
Let Your glory shine
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Meaning & Inspiration
The Mountain is a congregational worship song about coming into God's presence. The opening verse gathers a group of worshipers who have "come to meet with You O God" and can hear Him calling, while asking Him to draw near to the gathering.
The chorus is a prayer to be led "up the mountain" and "high into Your presence," where His glory shines. Later lines describe approaching "Your throne" with "hearts abandoned," joining a "choir of angels" in endless praise, and declaring that God is strong and mighty and "shall reign." The closing section asks for the heavens to be opened as worshipers lift Him higher.
Hill and heavenly imagery appears in Scripture in Psalm 24:3-4, which asks who may ascend the hill of the Lord, and in Hebrews 4:16, which invites approach to the throne of grace with confidence. Revelation 5:11-12 shows angels joining in praise, which the choir line may echo.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 24:3-4 The psalm asks who may ascend the hill of the Lord.
- Hebrews 4:16 Believers are invited to approach the throne of grace with confidence.
- Revelation 5:11-12 Angels around the throne join in praise of the Lamb.