CAIN - Jesus Lifted Me Lyrics
Lyrics
I'm so glad to testify
About the One who saved my life
The power of the blood
Is the reason I'm alive
I thank God day and night
I'm not where I used to be
Glory hallelujah
Jesus lifted me
When I was a sinner
Jesus lifted me
I was a sinner
So blind I could not see
Before He ever crossed my mind
He took the cross for me
Glory hallelujah
Jesus lifted me
I'm so glad to testify
About the One who saved my life
The power of the blood
Is the reason I'm alive
I thank God day and night
I'm not where I used to be
Glory hallelujah
Jesus lifted me
When I was in trouble
Jesus lifted me
I was in trouble (Yes I was)
Was sinking down so deep
Before I'd ever called His name
He was calling out to me
Glory hallelujah
Jesus lifted me
Oh and I'm so glad to testify
About the One who saved my life
The power of the blood
Is the reason I'm alive
I thank God day and night
I'm not where I used to be
Glory hallelujah
Jesus lifted me
Ohh
How could I not lift my hands?
And how could I not lift You high? (Yeah)
How could I not lift my voice to sing
Glory hallelujah
Jesus lifted me
(How could I not)
How could I not lift my hands?
And how could I not lift You high? (We lift You up)
How could I not lift my voice to sing
Glory hallelujah
Jesus lifted me
(Yes He did)
I am forgiven
Jesus You lifted me
I am forgiven
All my sins washed clean
Because You gave Your life for me
I will give You everything
Glory hallelujah
Jesus lifted me
Glory hallelujah
Jesus lifted me
Video
CAIN, Brooke Ligertwood - Jesus Lifted Me (Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
CAIN's "Jesus Lifted Me," released on August 29, 2025, is a vibrant and unwavering declaration of faith, a song that echoes with the timeless truth of salvation. At its core, the song is a powerful testament to the transformative grace of Jesus Christ, offering a profound narrative of rescue from sin and despair. The lyrics articulate a deeply personal yet universally resonant story: one of being lost and blind, mired in trouble and sin, only to be found and raised to new life by the Savior. This isn't just a pleasant tune; it's a profound piece of theology set to music, a testimony that resonates with the biblical account of God's redemptive work. The repeated refrain, "Glory hallelujah, Jesus lifted me," serves as a constant reminder of the central act of divine intervention, mirroring the scriptural emphasis on glorifying God for His saving power.
The song's narrative beautifully illustrates the concept of prevenient grace, the idea that God's love and mercy reach out to us even before we are aware of Him or actively seeking Him. The lines, "Before He ever crossed my mind, He took the cross for me" and "Before I'd ever called His name, He was calling out to me," directly speak to this profound theological truth, as seen in Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." This concept is further reinforced by the acknowledgment of being "forgiven" and having "all my sins washed clean," a direct reference to the cleansing power of Jesus' sacrifice, as described in 1 John 1:7: "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin." The song doesn't just speak of forgiveness; it emphasizes the active, life-altering power of that forgiveness, stating, "The power of the blood / Is the reason I'm alive." This echoes the profound implications of the blood of Christ, understood in Hebrews 9:22 as essential for atonement: "And according to the law of Moses, nearly everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." The transformation described – "I'm not where I used to be" – is the tangible evidence of this divine uplift, a testament to a life renewed and reoriented towards God. The song's powerful invitation to respond with praise, asking, "How could I not lift my hands?... How could I not lift my voice to sing?" prompts listeners to consider their own testimonies and the overwhelming reasons for expressing gratitude and adoration for the One who has brought them out of darkness. It's a call to active worship, a natural outflow from the profound experience of being lifted by Christ.