Carman - Yahweh Lyrics
Lyrics
Call thy walls salvation
Call thy gates praised
There'll be no moon to light the nights
No sun to light the days
For God shall be thy glory
An everlasting light
The Lord shall reign forever
In power and in might
His name is Yahweh
The Lord is one
His name is Yahweh
The Lord is one
Alpha & Omega
Beginning & The End
The Word who reigns forever
Yahweh, Redeemer, Friend
His people shall be righteous
They shall posses this land
The branches of his plantings
And the works of his hands
For from a small beginning
A mighty nation grows
And in the fullness of his time
The whole wide world will know
That His name is still Yahweh
The Lord is one
His name is Yahweh
The Lord is one
Alpha & Omega
Beginning & The End
The Word who reigns forever
Yahweh, Redeemer, Friend
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2. Yahweh (LIVE) (Carman: Sunday's on the Way)
Meaning & Inspiration
Carman’s “Yahweh,” released as part of his 2014 live album *Sunday’s on the Way*, is a profound devotional anthem that doesn't just introduce its central figure but immerses the listener in the very essence of God's eternal nature and redemptive power. The song’s narrative begins with a vision of a heavenly city, a place where earthly limitations like the moon and sun cease to matter because God Himself is the everlasting light and glory. This imagery powerfully echoes descriptions found in Revelation 21:23-25, which foretells a New Jerusalem where there is no need of the sun or moon, for the glory of God illuminates it, and its gates will never be shut by day. The core of the song is its unwavering declaration of God’s name, “Yahweh,” presented as the singular, supreme being. This is a direct reference to the Hebrew tetragrammaton, the most sacred name of God, often translated as “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14), emphasizing God’s self-existence and eternal presence. The repetition of "The Lord is one" resonates deeply with the Shema, the foundational declaration of Jewish faith from Deuteronomy 6:4: "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one." Carman skillfully weaves in the titles "Alpha & Omega, Beginning & The End," biblical designations for Christ that underscore His sovereignty and preeminence, as seen in Revelation 1:8 and 22:13. Beyond His divine attributes, the song touches upon God's role as "Redeemer, Friend," a multifaceted portrayal of a God who actively saves and walks alongside His people. This aligns with numerous biblical accounts of God's redemptive acts throughout history and the New Testament portrayal of Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice and mediator, a friend who laid down His life (John 15:13). The lyrics then shift to God's people, describing them as righteous and inheritors of the land, a promise that finds its roots in the Old Testament covenant with Abraham and Israel, and its fulfillment in the spiritual inheritance promised to believers through Christ, as described in Ephesians 1:11. The concept of a small beginning leading to a mighty nation mirrors the growth of the early church and the expansion of God's kingdom, fulfilling the great commission to spread His knowledge throughout the whole world. The repeated chorus powerfully reinforces the unchangeable truth of Yahweh's identity, offering a consistent anchor of faith amidst life's ever-shifting circumstances. This song is not merely a musical piece; it is a vibrant affirmation of biblical truth, designed to inspire awe and deepen one's understanding of the God who is, was, and is to come.