Bethel Music - I Will Exalt Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Your presence is all I need, it's all I want, all I seek
Without it without it there's no meaning
Your presence is the air I breathe, the song I sing and the love I need
Without it, without it I'm not living
Chorus
So I will exalt You Lord, I will exalt You Lord
There is no one like You God
So I will exalt You Lord, I will exalt You Lord
No other name be lifted high
Bridge
(And) there will be no one like You, and no one beside You
You alone are worthy of all praise
There will be no one like You, and no one beside You
You alone are worthy of all praise
Verse 2
Your presence is all I need it's all I want, all I seek
Without it without it there's no meaning
Video
I Will Exalt - Amanda Lindsey Cook | Be Lifted High
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on September 12, 2018, Bethel Music's "I Will Exalt" stands as a profound declaration of faith, anchoring itself in the essential truth of God's omnipresent necessity and singular worthiness. The song immediately dives into the bedrock of Christian experience: the absolute dependence on God's presence for meaning and life itself. It articulates a universal longing for the divine, framing God not just as an option but as the very oxygen of existence, the very breath one takes. Without His nearness, the lyrics powerfully convey a state of spiritual emptiness, devoid of purpose, echoing the ancient wisdom found in Ecclesiastes that all is vanity apart from God, or the profound statement in Acts 17:28 that "in him we live and move and have our being." The track suggests that every beat of life, every note of joy, and every form of love originates from and is sustained by the Creator, making His presence not merely desirable but utterly indispensable for true living.
This foundational acknowledgement of God's indispensable presence naturally leads to the fervent response expressed in the chorus: "So I will exalt You Lord, I will exalt You Lord." This is a purposeful elevation of God above all else, a deliberate act of magnifying His name and glory. The repetition underscores a firm resolve, a worshipful commitment to lift Him high. The declaration that "There is no one like You God" and "No other name be lifted high" aligns perfectly with the core tenets of monotheistic faith found throughout Scripture, from the emphatic "I am the Lord, and there is no other; besides me there is no God" in Isaiah 45:5-6 to the New Testament's powerful affirmation in Philippians 2:9-11 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow. This song, through its simple yet profound lyrics, calls us to acknowledge God's absolute uniqueness and supreme authority, positioning Him as the sole recipient of ultimate honor and adoration.
The bridge further solidifies this truth, reiterating with unwavering conviction, "And there will be no one like You, and no one beside You. You alone are worthy of all praise." This isn't merely a statement of current belief but a timeless truth, stretching into eternity, affirming God's unchanging nature and His eternal sovereignty. It channels the very essence of worship found in passages like Revelation 4:11, where heavenly beings declare God's worthiness to receive glory, honor, and power because He created all things. The profound implications of "You alone are worthy" strip away any competing loyalties or misplaced admirations, directing all glory to its rightful source. It serves as a powerful reminder that in a world full of transient accolades and fleeting idols, only God holds the inherent value and authority to be worshipped completely and eternally.
"I Will Exalt" is, at its heart, a cyclical journey from deep personal need to profound corporate declaration. The return to the theme of God's indispensable presence in Verse 2 reinforces the foundational truth that all worship springs from an understanding of who God is to us—our source, our breath, our meaning. The song’s message is an invitation to personal surrender and public proclamation, urging us to root our lives so deeply in God's presence that our natural response becomes one of unreserved exaltation. It inspires a robust faith that finds its stability not in fleeting circumstances but in the unchanging character of a God who is truly without equal. This profound reflection is a powerful call to align our hearts and voices with the timeless truth that the Lord alone deserves our highest praise, encouraging a life lived in constant acknowledgment of His matchless glory and all-sustaining presence.